La Pelle Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Category | White Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | La Pelle |
Origin | California, Napa Valley |
Alcohol/vol | 12.5% |
Winery Notes:
Since 2016, our Sauvignon Blanc has come from a unique site in St. Helena, AVA. We dry farm the vineyards organically. The spring was cooler than average but had consistent sunshine through the summer. The warm months of July and early August gave us golden clusters and a lot of concentration in flavors while preserving vibrant acidity. With classic aromas of citrus zest, hints of elderflower, and stone fruit. The barrel aging on lees gave the wine a great texture and layers, still driven by beautiful acidity. It is silky, with a great long finish and tension
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is sensational, offering a Haut-Brion-like vibrancy in its honeyed lemon, crushed citrus, oyster shell, and mint flower-like aromatics. This carries to a medium-bodied, vibrant, racy yet concentrated effort that has clean, integrated acidity, terrific balance, and a great finish. It's legit, and you can put this up with the top examples of the variety.