2023 Aesthetic Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California

Aesthetic Wines is exactly what its name promises — a brand built on beauty, intention, and the belief that wine should be as inclusive as it is exceptional. Founded by CEO Kora Franco, a former New York City banking and consulting professional, Aesthetic Wines was established to celebrate resilience and empower a new generation of inclusive wine drinkers. This 2023 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc captures the distinct warmth of the growing climate with a resilient, generous fruit structure — vibrant, crisp, and beautifully balanced, with expressive melon and grapefruit aromatics and a lively finish driven by well-defined acidity. Black woman-owned, and a 2026 Summer Shades of Vino Wine Club selection.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Vibrant pale straw hue. Highly expressive aromas of melon and grapefruit on the nose. On the palate, lively, crisp, and beautifully balanced with a well-defined acidity that drives a clean, refreshing finish. A Sauvignon Blanc that captures the distinct warmth of Napa Valley’s growing climate with a resilient, generous fruit structure.

• Origin – Napa Valley, California, USA
• Producer – Aesthetic Wines; Black woman-owned; founded by CEO Kora Franco, former NYC banking and consulting professional; established to celebrate resilience and empower inclusive wine drinkers
• Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Style – Dry white wine
• ABV – 12.5%

Food Pairing

The melon, grapefruit, and vibrant acidity of this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc make it one of the most food-friendly and crowd-pleasing white wines you can pour. Pairs beautifully with grilled fish, oysters, and fresh seafood. The bright acidity and citrus character make it a wonderful companion for goat cheese, light salads, and herb-forward dishes. Also excellent alongside sushi, Thai cuisine, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled chicken, and summer appetizers. A natural aperitif and a stunning pour for warm-weather gatherings and any occasion that calls for a crisp, refreshing white wine. Serve well chilled at 45–50°F.

Occasion

This is your go-to Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc — the bottle for Wine Club selections, summer entertaining, and gifting the white wine lover who appreciates vibrant, food-friendly whites with a powerful founding story behind them. A 2026 Summer Shades of Vino Wine Club selection from a Black woman-owned brand redefining what inclusive, intentional winemaking looks like in Napa Valley.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Aesthetic Wines is a prominent Black woman-owned brand founded by CEO Kora Franco, a former New York City banking and consulting professional who pivoted from finance to wine with a clear mission: to celebrate resilience and empower a new generation of inclusive wine drinkers. The Aesthetic brand is built on the belief that great wine should be as welcoming as it is exceptional — and that the stories behind the bottle matter as much as what’s in the glass. By sourcing from Napa Valley, one of the world’s most prestigious wine regions, Kora Franco is staking a claim for Black entrepreneurship and inclusive excellence at the highest level of American winemaking.

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