{"product_id":"2024-axr-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2024 AXR Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright pale yellow gold with a bright shiny diamond. Explosion of crushed rocks, lemon drop, tangerine, melon, peach and honeydew. Fresh but round entrance evolving on a crisp mid-palate with touches of grapefruit and passion fruit, lingering on a mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s a strong core of fruit, with aromas of citrus blossoms, struck match, freshly cut pineapple and orchard fruit. The palate is textural, with a phenolic grip and bright acidity. A well-constructed, pithy sauvignon blanc with 25% skin-contact fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 93 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA touch of skin contact (a portion is kept in the press for up 12 hours) helps accentuate the nose of AXR's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc. A portion is barrel-fermented (60%, with one-fourth new French oak), while the balance is made in stainless steel, resulting in scents of struck flint, plus pear and citrus aromas. It's medium- to full-bodied, rounded and ripe, then lemony flavors emerge on the lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive and stylish, with plenty to admire about the fleshy, juicy mix of lemon curd, candied orange peel, mango and grilled peach flavors. A drizzle of wildflower honey, vetiver, apple blossoms and vibrant acidity leave a lasting impression on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Spectator, 92 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on 98% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Semillon from the Longwood and Ryans vineyards and aged nine months in 25% new French oak, the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc offers ripe, pithy lemon, melon ball, sappy flower, and mineral notes. It's bright and juicy on the palate, with medium-bodied richness and impeccable balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, 91 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43408138698939,"sku":"I 5B","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6837\/files\/nyshsc5x1kjlcxqr2sq1.jpg?v=1776443319","url":"https:\/\/www.woodswholesalewine.com\/products\/2024-axr-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley-usa-750ml","provider":"Woods Wholesale Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}