2020 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc - Maker Wine

Tart green apple, fresh grass, squeezed lime. Sour green grapes, river stones, underripe white peach. Playfully bright and linear bursts of gooseberry, white grapefruit, and citrus peel radiate with crisp and zippy delight as subtle overtones of white blossom and elderflower contribute a layer of beautifully delicate floral charm. Hints of mowed lawn and mint leaf gently emerge to expose delicate grassy notes that integrate seamlessly with the snappy and youthful fruit. Wonderfully clean rocky minerality rounds out the display with a streak invigorating freshness while a distinct stainless steel twang follows it close behind. Loveably lighthearted, primary, and fruit-driven on the palate while further livened by pops of spritzy effervescence; exhibiting an unpretentious yet thirst-quenching profile that is dry, tangy, and and just plain fun. Medium minus in body and carried by brilliantly high acidity. This 2020 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc by Maker Wine is a perfectly peppy and refreshing sparkling wine from Sonoma County.

Though cans are sometimes mistakenly associated as a vessel for only mass-produced bulk wine, canned wine as a category has been undergoing a major renaissance as of late due to forward-thinking producers looking for more efficient and sustainable ways to sell and distribute their product. This offering, crafted by Bodkin Wines using Sauvignon Blanc sourced from Sonoma County and canned by Maker Wine, showcases how terrifically fun and delicious premium canned wine can actually be. This creation cheerfully jumps in the glass with tart and bright citrus-led fruit mildly complicated by soft floral tones, subtle green grassiness, and nice minerality. It possesses wonderfully peppy bubbles that bolster its already lovely acid-driven freshness, and will be a near-unbeatable choice to enjoy during a picnic or daytime BBQ this summer. Yum.