Orin Swift Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.3%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator: 90 points (MaryAnn Worobiec, Apr 30, 2024). 3%, maturation: 86% stainless, 14% barrel 3 months) and tasting notes from Orin Swift product pages. Additional retail tasting summary and listing

Tasting Note
Bright pale gold; aromas of key lime, Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, white pepper, frangipani and minerality. Crisp entry of lemon-lime, grapefruit and guava, with tropical mangosteen and lychee framed by youthful, focused acidity and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, grilled shrimp, lemon-herb chicken, goat cheese salad. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry (milder), green papaya salad, spicy seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
100% Sauvignon Blanc. 86% fermented in stainless steel, 14% barrel‑fermented and aged in French oak for three months. Cool-climate fruit with minimal intervention to preserve aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Orin Swift (Dave Phinney); fruit sourced from Russian River Valley sites (including Laguna Ranch/MacMurray). Orin Swift founded in 1998, known for contemporary, label-driven releases.