Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc delivers concentrated fruit and notable complexity. The nose combines bright citrus and lemongrass with stone fruit, white flowers, and subtle spice notes indicating careful winemaking. Aromas of citrus peel, sliced lemon, white orchard fruits, wet stones, orange blossom and white pepper. The palate is mid-weighted with bright acidity, a textural, almost pithy mouthfeel and a saline mineral-edged finish. Fresh and focused with plenty of purity and tension underneath the fruit. On the nose, this wine pops with aromas of tart nectarine, white flower, candied ginger, and lime peel. The palate brings mouthwatering acid and broad structure, with flavors of juicy citrus, fresh green herbs, lemon blossom, shattered stone, and toasted spices across the long finish. Based on 100% Sauvignon Blanc (17% Musque clone) and barrel fermented without malolactic fermentation, the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc was aged 10 months in 31% new French oak cigar, puncheon, and white Bordeaux barrels. It's very classic, balanced, and complete, offering ripe citrus, subtle grapefruit, crushed stone, mint, and exotic flower nuances. Medium-bodied, it has a pure, clean profile, integrated acidity, and a clean finish. It's balanced, impeccably made, and well worth drinking over the coming 2-4 years. There are 2,380 cases produced. Drink 2025-2029.