A mix of ruby grapefruit and white flower aromas is very attractive at the hello here, and the palate shows you in to the party with lively acidity, mixed citrus and a stony backbone that keeps the fruit pumping. A little new oak and five months sur lie before bottling keeps the complexity level up. I am happy to report that there’s no suffering in quality here though the appellation has widened out a bit — jump right in! Contains 7% Semillion.
Duckhorn Vineyards, North Coast (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
By Rich Cook