Round Pond Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford 2023 (750ml)

Sauvignon Blanc grown in Rutherford, in the heart of Napa Valley, tends to carry more weight and roundness than its cooler-climate cousins, and the 2023 from Round Pond reflects that warmer character. This is a still white made in a nuanced, layered style, with a touch of French oak woven in rather than the all-stainless, razor-sharp approach you find elsewhere.

The wine is expressive and finely detailed, leading with lemon confit and white flowers before a thread of fresh mint adds lift. The oak is a whisper, a seasoning more than a flavor, and it gives the whole a polished, generous feel. Nicely composed and drinking well now.