Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Frei Brothers
Label Name:
 
Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
7-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 (2021); Wine Enthusiast 88 (2018). Sources: Frei Brothers product page and retailer/professional reviews

Tasting Note
Bright lemon, lime and melon with fresh-cut grass, jasmine and mineral notes. Hints of vanilla and cream from oak add texture; crisp, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: chicken piccata, grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, ceviche-style dishes.

Production Method
Fruit from Russian River sites; cool-temperature fermentation with partial barrel (oak) fermentation/aging alongside stainless steel to retain aromatics and add texture.

Vineyard Info
Frei Brothers Reserve (est. 1890) sources Sonoma County vineyards; long-standing producer now part of the Gallo portfolio with a century-plus history in Russian River Valley viticulture.