Altra Wines
2013 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc •Blau Vineyard
California: Sonoma County
Mission Briefing
Bottled Lightning
Last year, our best-selling Rosé of the year was made by Altra Wines. Today, lightning strikes again, with the bold, fresh and compellingly delicious Altra Wines 2013 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc.
This brightly flavored with is a great solo-sipper, for those long summer nights. Or, enjoy with your favorite BBQ.
Richly layered on the nose, with lemon curd, apricot, yellow peach, Golden Delicious apple, Asian pear, dried white flowers, white spice, lemongrass and flinty mineral.
Bright and fresh with lime flower, lime juice, lemon, butterscotch, lime zest, lemongrass, white spice, cedar, flint, river rock, white peach, dried apricot and white pepper.
Grab some while you can. These are the final bottles from this great vintage.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Rich golden hues, perfect clarity and a heavy, fast-settling surface all combine to give this wine plenty of visual appeal. |
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| Smell: | Lemon curd, apricot, yellow peach, Golden Delicious apple, Asian pear, dried white flowers, white spice, lemongrass and flinty mineral. |
| Taste: | Lime flower, lime juice, lemon, butterscotch, lime zest, lemongrass, white spice, cedar, flint, river rock, white peach, dried apricot and white pepper. |
| Finish: | As the explosion of citrus subsides, butterscotch, spice and minerals usher in a rapidly spreading dryness. |
| Pairing: | Enjoy as a solo sipper, or with fresh fruits and cheeses. |
What the Winery Says
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage
- 2013
- Appellation
- Sonoma County
- Abv
- 14.5%