2022 Latta Quartz Bianco

This is another home run for this exceptional, original winemaking talent.

Here's a great example of Owen Latta's explorative winemaking mind - a fascinating depiction of Sauvignon Blanc from a quartz-riddled vineyard in Moonambel, Pyrenees.

It's treated oxidatively, with a long and slow ferment followed by lees contact and full malo-lactic fermentation, and zero SO2 added at any point. It's an exciting wine for those who are exploring the multifaceted nature of Sauvignon Blanc and a great representation of the originality of this awesome Victorian producer.

94 points
"Textural white of brine, grapefruit juice, tonic water notes, cucumber, light almond. Delightful. It shows off a little herby green streak to remind you of the variety, but sits comfortably in its own zone. Very saline, very energetic, strong in its mineral definition (quartzy!) and very refreshing. A charismatic wine with ease of drinking. What an excellent thing we have on hand here."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)