Sonoma-Cutrer Wines Are Always On My Radar

I'm glad the folks at Sonoma-Cutrer like me. They send me a sample whenever they release a new wine, for which I am grateful. But if they stopped sending them, I'd still buy them. I really would.

The 2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in stainless steel and allowed to sit on its lees before being blended and put back in the tank. Director of Winemaking Cara Morrison says that the reception to the Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc has been so good, they decided to do a Sonoma County version. Alcohol resides at a pleasant 13.2% abv and the wine sells for around $25.

This wine colors up a pale golden green. The nose is quite fragrant, with aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit, flowers, and minerals. The minerality shows prominently on the palate as well, along with very ripe fruit. The lengthy finish brings all that citrus back around, paired with a clean salinity. I paired it with a chicken salad sandwich and it was delicious. 

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