Gush Etzion Lone Oak Sauvignon Blanc 2011

The Gush Etzion Winery is located at the Gush Etzion Junction just south of Jerusalem, where climates and soils similar to both Bordeaux and Provence allow owners Shraga and Tamar Rosenberg to craft wines that are at once familiar and unique. The Lone Oak line comprises premium wines, symbolized by a single oak tree in the middle of the Etzion Bloc that early settlers would gaze at as they dreamed of a permanent return to the region. This high-altitude Sauvignon Blanc is reminiscent of a great white Bordeaux, while expressing the unique character of Israeli terroir. Aromas of grapefruit, melon and fresh green herbs lead into an intense flavor profile featuring more citrus, fig and a snappy acidity. This is a perfect aperitif, as well as a luxurious match with grilled halibut or soft cheeses like Epoisses or Brie de Meaux.