2020 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Napa Valley, Coombsville

Dry, but not... while there's no residual sugar, the palate picks up a sweetness that is almost tropical: pineapple, guava, with a hint of nutty macadamia that belies its place in our temperate sphere. Fruit on the front, a bit of pleasant bitterness on the back, the wine pairs equally well with an informal appetizer of fried calamari and or a formal family dinner of roast chicken.

Vineyard: Vertical-shoot-position (VSP) young-vine Sauvignon Blanc from cooler-climate Coombsville AVA, farmed by renowned viticulturist Mike Wolf.

Harvest & Aging: Picked at 23.2° brix on August 31st 2020. Crushed & destemmed to direct bladder press, preserving freshness, color, and acidity. Low & slow fermentation at 50°F targeting a 1° brix drop per-day with Stellenbosch-isolated yeast to dryness. 

Cases Produced: 70

23.2 °Bx | pH 3.29 | TA 6.7 g/L | 14.4% ABV