Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2021

"Bottled exclusively from a dumping of 200 barrels or less, the brand carries the name of the Rev. Elijah Craig, the man who discovered the method of making true Kentucky Bourbon when he stored his wares in barrels that had been charred in a fire. About as complete a Bourbon aroma as you are likely to find...near miraculous: one of the most beautiful noses found anywhere in the world today. A bourbon to keep in the mouth forever. Perhaps one of my favorite five or six bourbons and perhaps at its best just before bed. Brilliant." —producer

"Dark Horse Buttery Chardonnay Wine is rich, smooth and creamy. Winemaker Beth Liston carefully selects just the right combination of French and American oak to create a perfectly Buttery Chardonnay with creamy notes of vanilla and oak. Best served chilled!" —winemaker

"In Japanese, Roku translates as the number six. Inside every bottle of Roku Gin, you will find six very special botanicals that are sourced in Japan. These represent Suntory’s commitment to only use the best ingredients harvested from the best growing areas in Japan. Every aspect of Roku Gin is crafted by Japanese artisans with a centuries-old tradition of meticulous attention to detail. Not only are Roku Gin’s ingredients of the highest quality, many are also uniquely Japanese and, therefore, best understood by Japanese artisans. Suntory’s mastery of this process is the result of extensive experience gained over decades making gin. Suntory developed its own multiple distillation process as a result of the special features each botanical brings to Roku Gin’s perfectly balanced mix." —producer

"Golden yellow color. Intense and complex scent, in which the aroma of ripe fruit elegantly melts into notes of almonds, honey, butter and vanilla. Complex, delicate and well balanced, with a mineral and delicate creamy finish." —winemaker

Wine Anthology Team Review- Simply a great wine, potent and at the same time creamy, with ripe fruits scent and oak aroma, all elegantly combined. It’s obtained from Chardonnay grapes harvested manually, placed into boxes like the ancient traditions and than taken directly to the stalk remover. The must is cooled at 8 °C and pressed immediately. To complete the productive process follows the maceration, the fermentation and the settling, that takes place in new French oak barrels. The aging takes place in French oak barrels for about 9 months, and it settles in bottles for about 5/6 months before it reaches the market. At the nose is structured, with a balsamic scent of citrus fruit and white flowers, of a neat palate, rich and taut, with slightly aromatic floral notes that are not covered but rather exalted by the wood passage. For anyone who has never experienced an Italian Chardonnay, I promise you this one will have you hooked! Perfect with grilled swordfish. Enjoy!