The 2025 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc comes from two organically farmed vineyards planted on rocky, volcanic soils. Fifty-six percent comes from the aromatic musqué selection planted at Bedrock Vineyard, picked across four different days over the course of two weeks for different levels of perfume, acid, and weight. The balance comes from the wonderful Beltane Ranch, planted in red soils at the base of Nun’s Canyon.

Though a new ranch for us, I have long loved the SBs from the site made under the Beltane label and was thrilled when we discovered some was available this year, as both the style and farming are a great match for us. Both Bedrock and Beltane bring tremendous energy and freshness, so the majority of the wine was barrel fermented in older French barrels and cigares to add weight and texture. A classic Sonoma Valley SB, this shows lovely lemongrass, pink grapefruit, and a bit of goldenberry (my newest gardening obsession—like a papaya, kiwi, and pineapple had a child) with great cut and density. A great first glimpse at the wonderful 2025 vintage.