Winemaker Notes

The 2023 Blank Stare pours a bright pale gold with an enticing shimmer of jade. Opening aromatics pilfer from the glass as it pours — notes of key lime, Granny Smith apple and hints of grapefruit, white pepper, frangipani and minerality. On the palate, the entry is crisp and fresh with bright lemon-lime, a touch of grapefruit and guava. The mid-palate and finish complement each other with a delicate and elegant fade of tropical mangosteen and lychee framed by youthful acidity.

Winery Notes

Blank Stare has always been a favorite around Orin Swift, so bringing it back for the 2022 vintage after a pause is exciting. With two Sauvignon Blancs in our repertoire, they couldn’t be more different. Blank Stare embraces the cooler Russian River Valley compared to its sister, Veladora, in the warmer Napa Valley. What results is a wine defined by brighter fruit tones and a fresh, lively palate, sourced entirely from the Laguna Ranch and MacMurray vineyards.