2021 Butternut Sauvignon Blanc California 750 ml

A good friend once remarked that "to find great value in California, you gotta look beyond the expected labels." 

It was a passing but profound comment that sums up the 2021 Butternut Sauvignon Blanc.

A bottle made by one of the First Families of Central Coast wine, we first tasted it at Santa Barbara’s Brophy Bros.—it proved to be the perfect companion to freshly shucked oysters and a goosebump-raising sunset with great friends.

With its brilliant straw color and gleaming edges, this is the perfect anytime bottle for the warmer months—gulpable, yet complex enough to inspire a little contemplation. The inviting aromatics and palate weave together notes of ripe pear, Meyer lemon, delicate white flowers, and a hint of fresh herbs. Each sip reveals remarkable clarity and precision, while the wine's vibrant energy unfolds in waves of stone fruit and citrus.

Wines like this are the hallmark of the Butternut winemaking team, which crafts limited-production wines from meticulously selected vineyards throughout California's diverse growing regions. The family behind the label are the Millers, the legendary clan who own Bien Nacido—only one of the greatest vineyards in the state of California, according to Wine Enthusiast. 

The broad California appellation allows the Miller family to source from all over the state: They can use herbaceous coastal fruit plus riper grapes from warmer inland sites to achieve perfect balance. This combination creates the ideal foundation for a layered Sauvignon Blanc with both depth and refreshing character.

This is an outstanding bottle to keep on ice or in the fridge all spring and summer long, ready for a poolside gathering or early evenings by the grill. It’s a fitting toast to California sunshine!