{"product_id":"2024-auclair-sauvignon-blanc-artz-vineyard-red-mountain-usa","title":"2024 Auclair Sauvignon Blanc Artz Vineyard, Red Mountain, USA 🇺🇸","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eSome Sauvignon Blancs are built around sharpness.\u003cbr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eOthers are built around lift with a little more grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e2024 Auclair Sauvignon Blanc Artz Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the kind of bottle that lands beautifully in that second lane — bright and citrusy, but with enough warmth and texture to make it feel complete at the table. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eArtz Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc has been a staple\u003c\/strong\u003e since the beginning, with rows planted \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eon the edge of Red Mountain overlooking the Yakima River\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cooler site inside a hotter region that helps preserve freshness.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eThat site context matters. Artz sits in \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eRed Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in a cooler edge position, which likely explains why this wine reads less tropical and broad than some warmer-climate Sauvignon Blancs. A white that shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003ecitrus, grapefruit, and a little honeyed lift\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the vineyard placement suggests freshness remains a big part of the wine’s identity.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eThink oysters, goat cheese, and a white that feels clean and bright from the first sip, but not thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eWhat makes this wine appealing is the balance between Red Mountain fruit intensity and the cooler edge of the site overlooking the river. A Sauvignon Blanc that should feel fresh and lifted, but with enough body or ripeness to keep dinner moving.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eCitrus, grapefruit, and a floral\/honeysuckle lift. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eExpected to lean bright and fresh, with citrus-driven fruit and a clean finish shaped by the cooler edge of the site.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eLight- to medium-bodied, with enough fruit presence to feel complete without losing Sauvignon Blanc’s natural snap. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eFresh, lifted, and likely lightly citrus-mineral on the close.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eA Red Mountain White With A Cooler Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eThe vineyard location — on the edge of Red Mountain overlooking the Yakima River — is the key detail here. It gives the wine a fresher identity than people might expect from the appellation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003eA Long-Standing Auclair Staple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eArtz Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc has been part of the program from the beginning, which suggests this is one of the core reference-point wines in the lineup. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003eA Very Useful Dinner White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eA bright, citrusy, versatile Sauvignon Blanc that should work especially well with seafood, goat cheese, and lighter herb-driven dishes.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003e• Oysters\u003cbr data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4236\"\u003e• Goat cheese\u003cbr data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003e• Grilled shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4271\"\u003e• Roast chicken with herbs\u003cbr data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4300\"\u003e• Salty snacks before dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4541\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4556\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auclair Winery\u003cbr data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4583\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4615\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artz Vineyard\u003cbr data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4644\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4663\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Mountain, Washington, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"5089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4844\"\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4847\"\u003eAuclair describes the rows as being \u003cstrong data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4943\"\u003eon the edge of Red Mountain overlooking the Yakima River\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"4981\"\u003ecooler site in a hotter region\u003c\/strong\u003e, and says these grapes are \u003cstrong data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5048\"\u003ealways among the earliest harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5533\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"5546\" data-end=\"5549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5563\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright freshness · citrus lift · likely clean finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5779\" data-end=\"6013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5779\" data-end=\"5797\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5800\"\u003eCitrus · Grapefruit · Honeysuckle · Honey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6015\" data-end=\"6220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6015\" data-end=\"6031\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6034\"\u003eNow–2027\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46235204190396,"sku":"276","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2024AuclairSauvignonBlancArtzVineyard_RedMountain_USA.jpg?v=1777073139","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2024-auclair-sauvignon-blanc-artz-vineyard-red-mountain-usa","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}