Push The Limits With Desparada Amphora Sauvignon Blanc

ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴇᴇᴛ ʏᴏᴜ, ʜᴏᴘᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ɢᴜᴇꜱꜱ ᴍʏ ɴᴀᴍᴇ - ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏʟʟɪɴɢ ꜱᴛᴏɴᴇꜱ

Sip into a unique experience as the uber talented #winemaker Vailia From pushes the boundaries of what Sauvignon Blanc can be. A Central Coast white made from100% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and aged in amphora for 4 months.

ᴅᴇꜱᴘᴀʀᴀᴅᴀ ᴀᴍᴘʜᴏʀᴀ ꜱᴀᴜᴠɪɢɴᴏɴ ʙʟᴀɴᴄ 2022

ᴄᴇɴᴛʀᴀʟ ᴄᴏᴀꜱᴛ ᴀᴠᴀ, ᴄᴀʟɪꜰᴏʀɴɪᴀ

Pours into the glass a captivating pale golden hue, reminiscent of sunlight filtering through a freshly cut lemon. First swirl reveals a flurry of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and lime intertwine with hints of melon, apricot, honeysuckle, pineapple and mango, creating a lively and refreshing bouquet. Subtle hints of ginger, turmeric and wild oregano add complexity, while a touch of minerality rounds out the aromatic profile.

The initial surprise is the texture. The amphora imparts a creamy richness enveloped with wonder of what’s to come. The first sip delivers a kaleidoscope of refreshing citrus flavors, with lime, tangerine and candied grapefruit taking the lead. A wave of tropical fruit follows, with mango, guava, and passionfruit dancing on the tongue with a subtle saline seabreeze. The acidity is pleasant and playful - a zesty sprite cutting through the richness of the fruit flavors and leaving a lingering freshness. Subtle hints of ginger and white pepper add depth and length to the lingering finish, while a touch of minerality lends structure and elegance. A testament to the winemaker's skill in crafting a Sauvignon Blanc that is both vibrant and complex. It’s bold, complex and utterly captivating.

Paired with chimichurri shrimp, grilled chicken and mango cilantro salsa and a lemon orzo salad.