2015 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Medium pale yellow. Lots of citrus on the nose, especially orange zest and lemon/lime. A touch of honeysuckle too. Crisp and fresh, perfect for a summer day. Loads of citrus notes on the palate with a touch floral and apples. A little strong on the acidity (7.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Quite dry and long finish.
From the Napa Valley Collection for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and a part of the core offering of wines from SLWCs. The fruit in the fruit in this 2015 vintage is from the Oak Knoll District (28% from the Danika Ranch Estate Vineyard and 11% from Bravo Zulu), Napa Valley (19% from the Rancho Chimiles Vineyard), Calistoga (15% from Solari), and Rutherford (12% from Beckstoffer Melrose). Made up of 79% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Sauvignon Musque this is aged for 6 months sur lies in neutral French oak barrels. Aveta is the Gallic (Celtic) water goddess, which to me resembles fruitiness and brightness that this wine delivers on.
2017 till 2019.
Price Point:
$$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Retail price is $26.00.