Gold Medal - S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2024
Winemaking
Picked in the cool early morning hours and immediately to press the delicate fruit and chilled to preserve freshness. Primary fermentation is in stainless steel tank, with the addition of neutral French Oak barrels adding complexity and mouthfeel to the finish.
Sonoma County
The Sauvignon Musqué grapes grown in the cool coastal areas of Sonoma County possess a unique tropical varietal characteristic which has become synonymous of the style of Sauvignon Blanc they produce each year.
Analysis
Prime Drinking: 2023 through 2027
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Clone 1 and Sauvignon Musqué
Appellation: Sonoma County
pH: 3.59, TA: 5.8 g/L
Alcohol: 14.2%
Release Date: July 2023
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