2021 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc - Ehret Family Winery

Strikingly rich yet electric explosions of guava, squeezed lime, ripe pineapple, passion fruit, and gooseberry preserves highlight an intense and deliciously expressive display that boasts excellent energy and verve despite its substantial depth and concentration. Notes of muddled mint, mowed lawn, and green bean gently reveal irresistible green and grassy qualities that are challenged for dominance by perfumed floral tones of honeysuckle, elderflower, and jasmine. Subtle earthy impressions of mild salinity and stony minerality provide additional depth and dimension while the distinct sensation of polished steel emerges with a tart and edgy twang. Simultaneously bold yet bright on the palate with a unique combination of crispness, elegance, and power; exhibiting a fruit-forward and impressively thirst-quenching presentation that manages to remain both nervy and pronounced in intensity. Medium-plus bodied and booming with high acidity. This 2021 Bavarian Lion Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc by Ehret Family Winery is a radiant and refreshing white from Sonoma's Knights Valley.

Although it is one of the warmest areas of Sonoma County and is known primarily for producing powerful and concentrated red wines, Knights Valley is also capable of shaping bright and energetic whites through careful farming and vineyard management. This bottling, crafted by Ehret Family Winery using Sauvignon Blanc sourced from their estate Bavarian Lion Vineyards in Knights Valley, is an outstanding example of the energy and punch this region's best whites can possess. This booms with a ripe yet vibrant core of primarily tropical and citrus fruits layered with textbook grassy and minty notes, aromatic floral tones, and clean minerality. This is absolutely delicious today and is likely best enjoyed at its freshest, but should hold well for 3 years or more. Exceptional.