This is a big Sauvignon Blanc. Super ripe, tropical fruit notes fill the glass. Flavors of mangoes, guavas, and pineapples are complemented by zesty lemons. Sauvignon Blanc’s typically high acidity is matched with a supple roundness and toasted almond character, brought about by five months aging on the lees in 16% new French oak barrels. This wine brings together the boldness of Napa fruit with a savoriness seen more frequently in old-world wines — a fun, if slightly unwieldy, combination!
St. Supery, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2021
By John McDermott