2022 Ladera Sauvignon Blanc Howell Mountain

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Score 17/20 · Drink 2023-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2024

A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc and 48% Sauvignon Musqué. Whole-cluster pressed and then cold-settled for 24 hours in tank. Transferred to French oak barrels (13% new, 69% neutral) and stainless-steel barrels (18%) for fermentation. Aged sur lie for six months with periodic bâtonnage. Aromas of lemon peel and pink grapefruit. Clean flavours of lemon and grapefruit have a zippy brightness thanks to excellent acidity. Notes of grapefruit and a hint of vanilla linger in the finish.  (AY)

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Critic scores
91
91/100

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17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

91
91/100

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2026, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Dec 2023

Sourced from Ryan's Vineyard in Oak Knoll, Madera's 2022 Sauvignon Blanc features a flat-out gorgeous blend of grassiness, melon, fig and subtle hints of oak on the nose (13% new French oak, remainder was in older wood or stainless steel). It's medium to full-bodied, plump, rounded and even a touch tropical (guava) in the mouth, with an opulent, extended finish.

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White

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