Sauvignon Blanc from Oregon has been getting lots of media attention recently. Several wineries in Southern Oregon are key players, including Padigan. This 2023 is its 8th vintage and the 2023 growing season enabled Sauvignon to achieve full ripeness at a relatively low 22.5 brix. After the wild yeast fermentation, half of the wine was aged "sur lies" for 6 months in neutral oak. Bright, yellow-green in the glass, the wine quickly showcases lime, melon and flinty aromatics and the flavors add a layer of juicy ripe mango for added depth. The texture is rich and supple and the finish emphasizes ripe fruit and that flinty nuance. Probably best to enjoy within the next couple of years. From the winery estate vineyard. 227 cases produced.
Padigan, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Sauvignon Blanc 2023
By Norm Roby