Rating 92
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2021
Appellation
ABV 13.5%
Price $29.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2022-07-19

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Drinking Outside the Lines, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc , Verdejo

Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2021 Review

It’s not often that we see Sauvignon Blanc with some oak exposure. This move changes the entire profile of the variety, calming its savory side and making room for more fruit. The acidity is medium instead of bracing, giving a sense of depth on the nose and palate. The mouthfeel has a creamy texture, with the natural acid in the wine lifting the body up so the weight doesn’t overwhelm it. Everything is in its right place here. One sip, and you’ll just know.

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Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2021
It’s not often that we see Sauvignon Blanc with some oak exposure. This move changes the entire profile of the variety, calming its savory side and making room for more fruit. The acidity is medium instead of bracing, giving a sense of depth on the nose and palate. The mouthfeel has a creamy texture, with the natural acid in the wine lifting the body up so the weight doesn’t overwhelm it. Everything is in its right place here. One sip, and you’ll just know.

Reviewed On: 07-19-2022
92
POINTS
Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2021
It’s not often that we see Sauvignon Blanc with some oak exposure. This move changes the entire profile of the variety, calming its savory side and making room for more fruit. The acidity is medium instead of bracing, giving a sense of depth on the nose and palate. The mouthfeel has a creamy texture, with the natural acid in the wine lifting the body up so the weight doesn’t overwhelm it. Everything is in its right place here. One sip, and you’ll just know.

Reviewed On: 07-19-2022