Just received a wine club shipment for an 08 Kiara Sauvignon Blanc from Paso Robles. Label shows the alcohol % as 14.5% which seems unusually high. What is the normal alcohol range for sauvignon blanc?
What's a high alcohol level for sauvignon blanc?
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