Our Reserve Selection Sauvignon Blanc grapes come primarily from small, secluded vineyards in two main areas within the Napa Valley - the southeastern portion of the valley and a small vineyard just east of Oakville. The grapes sourced from Jameson Canyon, just east of Carneros, spend afternoons in temperatures warmer than the valley floor, but the mornings and evenings are spent in fog with cool, marine breezes ultimately helping to evenly ripen the grapes. This area is ideal for producing Sauvignon Blanc with crisp, clean mineral flavors with hints of melon. The vineyard just east of Oakville enjoys the warmth of the valley floor and the gravelly soils inherent to the region.
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Winemaking
After whole cluster pressing the grapes, the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture the bright fruit. Post fermentation, the juice was stirred sur lie in tank two weeks until just prior to bottling. Stirring the lees gives the wine a creamier mid palate. This produces a wine with crisp acidity and captures the flinty, citrus aroma and flavor characteristics of this versatile variety.
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Nose
Our Reserve Selection Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc opens with appealing citrus aromas of freshly squeezed lime and nectarine accented by just a hint of white peach and lychee.
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Palate
This is a nicely textured wine with crisp acidity and a creamy mid-palate that displays flavors of mango and wet stone.
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