2023 CalStar Cellars Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Producer: CalStar Cellars Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc    Year: 2023  Best of Class Winner - 2024 Sonoma County Harvest Fair  Winemaker Notes:  "In the glass, this wine sparkles with a pale, straw-gold luminosity, inviting the first exploratory sniff and sip. The nose is greeted with an intricate bouquet of fresh-cut grass and morning dew on green apples, underscored by a zesty lime peel and a flinty minerality that speaks to the cool, fog-laden nights of the region. Upon tasting, the wine unfolds in layers of complexity. The palate is treated to a crisp, vibrant entry of green pear and gooseberry, leading to a mid-palate filled with nuanced flavors of white peach, lemongrass, and a hint of jalapeño, adding a spicy contrast to the wine’s bright fruit core. The cool growing season has bestowed this Sauvignon Blanc with a razor-sharp acidity, lending a mouthwatering freshness beautifully balanced by a subtle creaminess, a testament to