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Tasting Notes
This refreshing and crisp wine offers generous aromas of honeydew melon, kiwi, jasmine and lime zest that lead the way to flavors of tangerine, juicy Anjou pear and white peach. The small percentage of neutral barrel aging provides roundness and length on the finish complementing the bright acidity and note of minerality in this elegant white.
Vintage Notes
The 2024 growing season started off wet with abundant rains revitalizing the soil. Cooler temperatures extended ripening and allowed the grapes time to develop deep color, varietal intensity and balanced acidity. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel were picked in late August through early September, while the Bordeaux varieties were harvested in September concluding with a final pick of Cabernet Sauvignon in mid-October.
Vineyard Notes
Sauvignon Blanc grows in our Sonoma Valley Wild Oak Vineyard and our Russian River Valley Lagomarsino Vineyard. We also source fruit from Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley. The warmer areas produce full flavors and aromas while fruit from the cooler areas brings refreshing crispness. These characteristics are thoughtfully blended for a balanced and distinctive wine.
Winemaker Notes
To retain the bright flavors and crisp acidity of this varietal, the grapes were picked at dawn and arrived at the winery cold. The grapes were pressed and a majority of the juice was sent directly to stainless steel tank and a small amount to neutral barrels. The wine was fermented slowly at 55º for over 30 days, preserving the wonderful aromas of Sauvignon Blanc. We prevented malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine’s clean, crisp texture.
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10% NEUTRAL BARRELS
