Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc 2017

"They say good things come in small packages and this has never been truer than in the case of our 2015 Sauvignon Blanc. Some argue that the third year of well-below average rainfall is the culprit but, ironically it is more likely that the cool, damp weather during pollination was truly to blame. Whatever the cause, the yield in 2015 was significantly lower than average. Looking on the bright side; however, lower yields usually go hand in hand with intense aromas and concentrated flavors. This certainly is the case with our 2015 Sauvignon Blanc. Intense aromas of white flowers with hints of ripe peach literally fill the glass and elevate your expectation of the crisp, minerally flavors to follow. Certainly ready to enjoy now but I believe a little patience—perhaps a few months or a year—will yield a wine that can hold its own with any of the great aromatic whites of the world. I’m saving a bottle for next fall’s crop of porcini mushrooms roasted with some nice stuffed quail."
John Williams, Winemaker

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Frog’s Leap 2015 Sauvignon Blanc “John Williams and his team farm their certified-organic vineyards without irrigation, and maintained that regimen in 2015 despite a protracted drought. The result is a refreshing and clean wine with tight flavors of grapefruit and lime-like acidity. The citrus-blossom scents last along with the tart fruit. Chill it for Hog Island oysters.”(12.9% alc.)

Food Pairings

White fish, shellfish, oysters, chicken. Asparagus, cilantro, artichokes, salads. Lemony or garlicy things.