2020 Inkgrade Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Such a fascinating white wine, worthy of long, contemplative sips. Ink Grade’s only white wine is elegantly structured and medium- to full-bodied with length and layers. The nose immediately stands out with agave, baked apples, pears, and honeycomb. The palate is impressively tart from the laser-like acidity; underneath, it boasts a waxy texture. Apricots emerge, intermixed with wild herbs, and there’s a backbone of stony minerality and a touch of honey on the finish. Vines are planted on volcanic tufa soil on a slope of Howell Mountain. Entirely native yeast fermented and aged in concrete eggs and large oak casks.