Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2022

Composition: 78% Sauvignon Blanc and 22% Sémillon

History: Established in 2002 by Cliff Lede, Lede Family Wines presents a diverse portfolio of small-production wines with an unmistakable sense of place. Cliff Lede Vineyards, on 60 acres in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap district, is known for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, Poetry, is made on the steep hillside part of the estate. FEL Wines specializes in varieties for cooler climates, sourcing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris from the Anderson Valley, including the 44-acre Savoy Vineyard estate.

Tasting Notes:

“Vivid and inviting, the Sauvignon Blanc brims with energy and an elegant vivaciousness. The refreshing aromatics soar on casaba melon, pineapple, and honeysuckle flower layers. Kiwi, white peach, mango, and cucumber glide seamlessly along the palate with accents of sea salt, warm brioche, and persimmon tinged on the long and brightly tuned finish. A splendid note of flinty minerality persists on the tongue as this wine of poise and contemplation bids the taster for another sip.” – Christopher Tynan, Winemaker