More about the 2023 HOURGLASS NAPA/SONOMA SAUVIGNON BLANC: The 2023 Hourglass Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a masterful portrait of Napa Valley's terroir: a blend of 91% Sauvignon Blanc and 9% Semillon sourced from the gravelly Cortina River Wash soils of their Calistoga estate. Led by winemaker Tony Biagi and partners Jeff and Carolyn Smith, the wine reflects a thoughtfully calibrated balance of freshness and depth, courtesy of its elegant fermentation program—40% in stainless steel, 45% in seasoned oak, and 15% in new French oak. On the nose and palate, it enchants with vibrant layers of Meyer lemon, lime peel, mango, guava, and orange blossom—bright, textural, and utterly expressive . A core of Granny Smith apple, lemon balm, and honeyed nectarine is lifted by wet-stone minerality and saline tension, while judicious lees stirring and partial oak aging add mid-palate richness without compromising the wine’s crystalline clarity. The 2023 vintage delivers textural heft without heaviness, combining vibrant citrus freshness with layered complexity and a refined structure . With its harmonic interplay of fruit, mineral, and texture—and its limited production from a single estate—the Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc stands as a deeply compelling, if unexpected, icon among Napa whites.