Lot 62 2025 St. Helena Malvasia Bianca 750ml

About a decade ago, I was introduced to Malvasia Bianca grown on the island of Salina, just off the coast of Greece (where Malvasia is said to have originated), and have been a huge fan ever since. Highly aromatic with a bright, juicy mid-palate, it's remarkably refreshing "drink all day" wine (AKA porch-pounder) with a moderate alcohol of 11.5%-13%.

Like the kids say, "crushable"...

 

Today's offering, Lot 62 2025 St. Helena Malvasia Bianca, is a sophisticated and nuanced $40/bottle version sourced from the estate-vineyards of one of the stewards of the varietal in Napa Valley who sells a variety of Malvasia-based wines. Like their still Malvasia Bianca offering, Lot 62 is bone-dry with compelling aromatics, mouthwatering mid-palate and a long-lingering, ultra-clean finish. Delightful and delicious and perfect Spring/Summer wine!

 

If you liked our Lot 28 Gewurztraminer, you are going to love Lot 62 Malvasia Bianca. The aromatics are fantastic, effusive with jasmine and honeysuckle blossoms haloing pretty peach and honey notes all underpinned with grapefruit. Fantastic nerve and tension on the palate with ample weight anchoring a ripe panoply of orchard fruit echoing over lemon-lime and grapefruit dusted acidity in a long, super-pretty finish. Juicy, mouthwatering and energetic, Lot 62 is decidedly food-friendly and a compelling sipper for a warm day in the sun.