2019 Melka Sauvignon Blanc La Mekerra Vineyard

The 2019 Proprietary White Mekerra is gorgeous. Bright punchy aromatic, orchard fruit, sage, tobacco, mint and green pear lend striking vibrancy to this finely-cut, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. The 2019 is a total knock-out, especially in the way it balances energy and textural richness.

All Sauvignon Blanc from a site in Knights Valley, the 2019 Mekerra Proprietary White was fermented in tank and aged in 50% new French oak. It reveals a medium gold hue as well as Bordeaux Blanc-like nose of lemon curd, white flowers, melon, and crushed stone, with hints of brioche and subtle nuttiness developing with time in the glass. Medium-bodied and both rich and racy on the palate, it delivers smoking acidity and a great finish. It's going to evolve for two decades if you're so inclined.

A barrel sample, the 2019 Mekerra Sauvignon Blanc explodes with exuberant notes of pineapple, passion fruit, ripe peaches and grapefruit with hints of chalk dust and coriander seed. Medium to full-bodied, it has a seriously racy backbone cutting through the intense tropical and stone fruit layers, finishing with epic length and bags of minerals.