09 Feb Highly-rated Sauvignon Blanc – Joel Gott California 2021
Is Sauvignon Blanc having its moment?
No, that’s not actually the case.
Its moment is lasting a very long time.
There’s nothing fleeting about this varietal’s popularity.
It has been growing for years and continues to do so.
In the U.S., sales of Sauvignon Blanc have increased
24% over the past two years and show no signs of letting up.
It’s easy to see why. It’s an agreeable wine…
most consumers find it to be an easy drinker…
and it’s easy on the budget.
Sauvignon Blanc is typically
one of the better buys on the grocery shelf.
It’s Wine Thursday!, our weekly look
at a good wine that sells at a reasonable price
and is easy to find at the store and online.
There is not a box that this week’s featured wine
leaves unchecked. It’s well made, is widely available
and was recently named one of the best values of 2023.
Where it’s from
Once a Mom-and-Pop winery based in Napa, Joel Gott now has a footprint
that covers the entire West Coast. Gott produces wine in Washington and Oregon
as well as California. Gott’s 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
is designated just that…”California”…
as grapes for this vintage were sourced from vineyards
located throughout the state
including Napa, Sonoma, and Monterey.
What it is
Joel Gott has built a well-deserved reputation
for producing solid wines that sell at a fair price.
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc keeps the streak going.
Wine Spectator recently released their list
of the top ten values of 2022.
Gott’s 2021 Sauvignon Blanc came in at #5.
It’s a refreshing, light-on-its-feet white,
vibrant and aromatic. Fruit-forward with
pineapple and citrus notes, it has strong acidity
that resolves in a long, tangy finish.
Try it with seafood or grilled chicken.
Where to find it
As mentioned, this wine is widely distributed.
It’s at QFC and Total Wine for $10.99.
The price at Walmart is $11.48.
Safeway, Fred Meyer and Target list it at $11.99.
Kroger and Bev Mo have it at $13.99.
It’s at Ralphs for $14.27 and Albertsons for $15.99.
You can order it from Mission Wine & Spirits for $9.95
Woods Wholesale Wine has it for $10.96
https://www.woodswholesalewine.com
The price at Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa is $10.99