Sauvignon Gris
Sauvignon Gris 2021: This variety has consistently expressed a slate or nice “wet rock” aroma. Hints of fresh orange and lemon zest, Spring-time flowers, pear, almond. Good palate weight with a crisp-apple acidity and a balanced structure. The fruit carries into the palate and through to a clean lingering finish. | 92 PTS, James Suckling
This fruit was chilled overnight, then sorted and whole clusters were pressed with the juice going directly to stainless-steel tanks for settling and fermentation. To maintain the natural aromas of the grapes and preserve the variety’s fresh flavors, the wine was fermented slowly at a cool 58°F. The wine was then aged and occasionally stirred on the light lees (yeasty sediment) to help build more body and richness into the mid-palate.
Tasting & production notes for ALL Boxwood wines available in online shop.
Orange + Lemon Zest
Almond
Apple + Pear
PAIRING IDEAS
Brie
Scallops
Grilled Chicken
RECOGNITION
2021
92 James Suckling
ABOUT BOXWOOD
Boxwood Estate Winery in the Middleburg Virginia AVA, is the fulfillment of a long-held dream by proprietor John Kent Cooke, former owner and president of the NFL Washington Redskins. An admirer and collector of French wines, particularly great Bordeaux, Cooke and his team at Boxwood are committed to making premium red & white wines in the Bordeaux tradition, but with their own, distinct Virginia expression.
Boxwood Winery is located in an area steeped in Revolutionary, Civil War American history and renowned for world-famous horse farms. Today the area is also known as a wine region, Virginia being the fifth largest wine producing state. The Boxwood sustainable vineyards occupy 26.5 acres of the historic landmark farm, and are planted with traditional Bordeaux varietals, predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, all ENTAV certified.