2015 Bevan Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack Vineyard

I have said before that Bevan’s Sauvignon Blanc from the Dry Stack Vineyard in Bennett Valley is one of California’s finest examples of this Italian clone of Sauvignon Blanc that is planted in these gravelly, loamy soils. His 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack Vyd may be his best to date, simply because yields were lower, and there is even more concentration. This wine is aged half and half in stainless steel and the rest in François Frères Burgundy barrels. It is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, and the wine has a spectacular bouquet of caramelized citrus, honeysuckle, orange blossom and brioche. It is amazingly rich and dense, with the texture of a great grand cru white Burgundy or top California Chardonnay. At $32.00, it might be somewhat expensive for a Sauvignon Blanc, but it’s a steal in terms of being a great wine at this price point. This is his best yet, and I’ve been buying it every year since I discovered it. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.