Valia makes this Sauvignon Blanc like many other high-end boutique producers, but she charges a lot less than the others! Aged and fermented in not only new and neutral barrels, but also in amphora! Tastes like lime zested clouds, cactus blooms, naughty nectarine queen, playing hookie, psychic migrations, tea party with a nautilus, lemon lupin lollipop, Amalfi coast sea salt.
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "All Sauvignon Blanc and aged four months in a mix of neutral barrel, amphora, new acacia, and new French oak, the 2024 Fragment is medium to light gold-hued and delivers vibrant, forward aromatics of citrus, minty herbs, and a kiss of chalky minerality on the nose. It's clean, balanced, and medium-bodied on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity and a great finish. There are 1,463 cases. It's another impeccably made white from Desparada. Drink this over the coming 3-4 years or so. Drink 2026-2030."
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "All Sauvignon Blanc and aged four months in a mix of neutral barrel, amphora, new acacia, and new French oak, the 2024 Fragment is medium to light gold-hued and delivers vibrant, forward aromatics of citrus, minty herbs, and a kiss of chalky minerality on the nose. It's clean, balanced, and medium-bodied on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity and a great finish. There are 1,463 cases. It's another impeccably made white from Desparada. Drink this over the coming 3-4 years or so. Drink 2026-2030."
