Orin Swift Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Orin Swift
Label Name:
 
Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 91 pts (2023); Decanter 93/100 ; Wine Enthusiast ~90 pts (2023); Vivino user average ~4. 0/5

Tasting Note
Bright lime, gooseberry and passionfruit with lemongrass and kaffir-lime; creamy crème fraîche and key-lime pie notes on a racy, mouthwatering acidic backbone and a lively, lingering citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled prawns, goat cheese, Caesar salad, roasted chicken with herbs. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai lemongrass/green curry, miso-glazed fish.

Production Method
Primary fermentation in stainless steel (≈70%); ≈30% barrel-fermented and aged in French oak (about 49% new) for ~4 months; blended and bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Orin Swift Cellars (Dave Phinney), founded 1998. Fruit sourced from cool-climate Russian River Valley vineyards to preserve aromatics and acidity.