Columbia Valley

Medium

Cork

White

Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon oil, along with fresh-cut rye grass, lead on the nose, followed by an intriguing, deep resiny aroma, like sun-warmed forest pine needles. With nicely balanced acid and fruit, medium body and alcohol and a slow-building weight on the palate, this 98% Sauvignon Blanc achieves a textural vitality, but it shines for its personality. Its finely integrated woody character is in lockstep with its pronounced aromatics, offering tremendous interest and surprising depth. To achieve this texture, this white spent three days on its skins, then saw seven months of ageing in 54% new Mercurey Craie tight-grain, light-toast, 300-litre hogshead barrels. It’s a ‘very unique oak thumbprint’, says winemaker Brian Rudin. ‘It really helps preserve the energy of the wine. It’s really intense, really kind of high toned’.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sémillon

Echolands, Lower Dry Creek Block Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA, 2025

Citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon oil, along with fresh-cut rye grass, lead on the nose, followed by an intriguing, deep resi

Echolands, Lower Dry Creek Block Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA, 2025

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