Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This structured and 'crystalline' white wine originates from the United States, within the expansive California A.V.A. appellation. Produced by Josh Cellars the widely acclaimed winery established in 2007 by Joseph Carr as a tribute to his father (Josh) this bottling delivers a crisp, bright, and refreshing expression of California Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from choice vineyard sites across key coastal and interior valley growing regions in California (including the North Coast and Central Coast), the vines thrive in well-draining sandy loam and gravelly alluvial soils. The sunny Mediterranean-style microclimate features warm daytime sunshine tempered by cool evening ocean breezes, allowing Sauvignon Blanc grapes to achieve complete phenolic maturity while retaining a crisp, mouthwatering natural acidity.

Wine Description

The Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc presents a luminous, pale straw-yellow color in the glass with bright chartreuse and silver reflections along the rim. Its sensory profile is exceptionally fresh, high-toned, and fruit-driven, delivering an energetic, crisp, and vibrant portrait of California Sauvignon Blanc. The bouquet opens with a soaring display of bright lemon zest, green apple, and juicy white peach, seamlessly layered with subtle underlays of pink grapefruit, lemongrass, passionfruit, and a clean line of crushed stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is light-to-medium-bodied, sleek, and athletic, showcasing a vibrant core of crunchy orchard fruit, lemon curd, and melon. It is characterized by its balanced energy and an incisive, mouthwatering backbone of natural acidity that cuts cleanly across the mid-palate. The mouthfeel is broad, supple, and weightless, carrying into a clean, dry, and refreshing finish accented by persistent notes of citrus peel and green apple.