Tasting Notes
Pronounced aromas of sweet pea, lemongrass, white peach, and sandalwood fill the nose, along with a touch of caramel. The palate is bright and refreshing with notes of pink grapefruit and lime. A long creamy finish makes this wine an excellent pairing for grilled halibut with pesto or rosemary pork tenderloin.
Wine Data
Origin: Napa
Alcohol content: 14.3%
Acid: 6.16 g/L
pH: 3.4
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Our Sauvignon Blanc is planted in sandy soils along the Napa River at our estate vineyard in Rutherford, one of the most heralded AVAs in Napa Valley. In addition to its historical importance, Rutherford is a premier region for luxury-class, Bordeaux-variety wines. These grapes were picked at night into half-ton macrobins and brought to the winery, where they were whole cluster pressed to a stainless steel tank. The juice went through a cold settling phase and then was racked to concrete egg, neutral oak, new oak, and stainless steel barrels to undergo primary fermentation. The barrels were stirred bi-weekly to kick up the lees in the barrel and increase mouthfeel. This wine was aged sur lie for eight months before being bottled.
