Amevive 2024 Grenache Blanc Ballard Canyon

This was a staff favorite from last year, an outstanding Grenache Blanc coming from Rancho Boa Vista, a certified organic vineyard in Ballard Canyon. It spends nine months on lees in neutral oak barrels before being racked into stainless steel for another month, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. This wine is all about texture - subtle but lush fruit on the nose with a sleek mineral undertone, bright acidity and an almost saline, melt-on-your-tongue finish. It's elegant and lithe feeling while still giving tremendous pleasure. A really beautiful wine!