2014 J. Christopher Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc super clean with lime fruit

super clean with lime fruit and chalky notes

The wine is quite powerful and fruit intense but in a discreet and elegant way

As it sat in the mouth

As we've come to expect from Loxarel

Finishes dry and raspy

2014 J. Christopher Willamette Valley Sauvignon Blanc super clean with lime fruitThe 2014 Sauvignon Blanc from Willamette Valley comes mostly from the Croft Vineyard. It has a pleasant bouquet of Granny Smith apples, kiwi fruit and nettle aromas that are well defined, although I would like more gooseberry to come through. The palate delivers more varietal character with gooseberry, fresh pear and nettle, a touch of spice developing towards the finish with good length. This is a fine take on a white grape variety not commonly grown