The fruit for our 2008 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
was harvested from smaller vineyards in both the Russian
River and Sonoma Valley growing areas. The diversity of the
sites and the distinctions of the two growing regions
provided the perfect complementing fruit for this vintage.
The cooler climate Russian River Clone 1 fruit provides the
bright citrus character and acidity while the warmer
Sonoma Valley provides the richness and complexity added
by riper levels of both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The
slow even growing season of 2008 allowed us to harvest the
various lots between September 17th and September 29th.
After being picked in cold state in the early morning hours,
the fruit was gently pressed then transferred to stainless
steel tank where fermentation was initiated. Fermenting
and aging in stainless maintains the varietal freshness and
bright acidity of this wine while allowing the delicate
nature of Sauvignon Blanc to shine through.
Aromas of bright kiwi, lemon and jasmine leap from
your glass. Flavors of citrus and a touch of grapefruit are nicely
balanced against richer pear and ripe apple. The finish is bright and
crisp and leaves your palate refreshed. Serve with cold salads, sea food
(especially oysters!) and spicy Asian cuisine.
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Bottle Size:
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750ml
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Vintage:
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2008
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Varietal:
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Varietal Notes:
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60% Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River Valley
combined with 32% Sauvignon Blanc blended with 8% Semillon from
Sonoma Valley. The cooler climate Russian River provided the
complexity and acidity while the warmer Sonoma Valley fruit add
depth of fruit and palate weight.
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Sugar:
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0.00
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Acidity:
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0.00
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Harvest Dates:
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Harvested at an average of 24.5 degree brix between September 17th and September 29th.
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Winemaker Notes:
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Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Lots
from the various vineyards were fermented separately and then blended
to style upon completion of fermentation. Final blend of 92%
Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Semillon. A light filtering was done prior to
bottling of 2,400 cases.
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Vineyard Notes:
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Smaller vineyards growing Sauvignon Blanc Clone
1 from the Russian River Valley and Sauvignon Blanc Clone 1 and
Semillon from Sonoma Valley. The combination of these two diverse
growing regions has provided the perfect, complementing fruit for this
outstanding example of this classic Bordeaux white varietal. Vineyards
range in size from 4 to 10 acres.
Sonoma Valley AVA: Combination of alluvial sedimentary
with coarse sand and minimal loam and organic materials. Russian
River AVA: Alluvial composite mixture from sedimentary deposits of
geological action of the Russian River consisting primarily of sandy
loam and clay.
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Case Production:
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2400
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Custom Label:
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no
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Custom Etching:
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yes
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