Frei Brothers - Sauvignon Blanc

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Alcohol percentage	14.5
Bottle volume ml	750ml
Brand	Frei Brothers
Gift box	No
Country of origin	United States
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc

Description

The grapes for this Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc were whole-cluster pressed to maximize delicate flavors and preserve the naturally firm acidity. The juice was then settled before fermentation to create a softer, more elegant mouthfeel. Sur lie aging gave this wine layers of complexity that extend through the mid-palate and culminate in a refreshing finish. A small portion of the wine was aged in American oak to add layers of complexity after fermentation.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

White wine.
Nose

Great varietal character, with its bright acidity and flavors of lemon, lime, melon and freshly cut grass.
Palate

Subtle hints of vanilla and cream from oak aging balance the crisp palate.

Awards

2018

Bronze

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Sommelier Review

“The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley leaps from the glass with bold grapefruit, gooseberries and passion fruit scents with hints of crushed rocks, struck match and mown grass. Medium-bodied and packed with citrus and tropical layers, it has a zippy line and long finish.”

Michael Leitner