Gemstone Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Facets 2024 SO20231114 The mouth follows on from

The mouth follows on from the nose

maple syrup and raisins

Part of Almanac's celebrated Sournova series

From the producer: Curiously perfumed and aromatic

returning to an era that saw heavy-bodied rye whisky served at bars and saloons throughout America

Gemstone Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Facets 2024 SO20231114 The mouth follows on fromFacets is the exploration label from Yountville's Gemstone Vineyard, where winemaker Julien Fayard (ex Lafite, ex Smith Haut Lafitte) sources fruit from outside the estate to show off other corners of Napa. The Sauvignon Blanc leans bright and crunchy rather than tropical, which is exactly what we want from California Sauvignon. Pour it cold and pour it often.