Sauvignon Blanc
This wine features a blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from young and old vines.
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in hue. This Sauvignon Blanc layers guava, melon, and subtle passionfruit over a bright, refreshing palate. Crisp acidity and a clean, lightly mineral finish keep this wine vibrant and beautifully balanced.
Vineyards
Sourced from Big Valley District in Lake County at elevations of 1,326–1,418 ft, where high UV exposure and cool breezes produce thick-skinned grapes with bright natural acidity. The 2024 season—rainy winter, cool spring, and warm summer—led to an early, compressed harvest with excellent quality and acid retention. Night machine harvesting preserves freshness, while ancient lakebed soils of gravel, clay, and loam with volcanic influence contribute a distinctive mineral finish.
Winemaking
Fruit from Clone 376—an aromatic, highly expressive Sauvignon Blanc clone rarely planted in Lake County—was vinified in separate lots and inoculated with three yeast strains to enhance complexity while preserving varietal character. Cold stainless-steel fermentations progressed slowly over three weeks (≈1° Brix per day) to retain freshness, acidity, and aromatics. No barrel aging; 100%stainless steel to highlight crisp fruit expression and minerality.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2024
- Alcohol:
- 12.2%
- Region:
- Lake County, California
- RS:
- 1.7G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- PH:
- 3.3
- TA:
- 5.6G/L
Accolades
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The aromatics in the wine are fresh cantaloupe, citrus, pineapple, and florals, which are the top notes on the nose. The palate includes lime segments, figs, orange zest, dried herbs, minerals, and a dry finish.Downloads