2023 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc
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Sourced entirely from the winery's home ranch, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc was entirely barrel fermented and matured, with 35% of the volume going into new French oak. That said, scents of melon, fig and lime dominate the nose, while the palate is medium-bodied and silky-textured, showing a lovely balance between richness and acidity and a lingering finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Coming all from the estate in St. Helena, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is impeccably made, offering bright, clean citrus, honeyed flowers, spice, and a kiss of mint in a medium-bodied, bright, crisp, yet still textured package. It's a juicy, lively, classy Sauvignon.
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, bright and refreshing. A touch of Sauvignon Musqué adds aromatic presence and lift to this steely, bracing white. Lemon peel, white pepper and slate build into the finish, framed by light French oak accents. This is beautifully done. All of this fruit is from estate vineyards near the winery.
About the producer
California winery Joseph Phelps is best known for its flagship Insignia cuvée, one of the first and finest proprietary red wines in the Napa Valley.