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Wine Details
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Our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from a blend of 50% Lake County, and 50% Central Coast vineyards. Many viticulturists consider these regions to be premiere areas in the state for growing the varietal, and the vineyards we use yield the intense flavors characteristic of the best Sauvignon Blancs.
The wine is 100% varietal, and is stainless steel fermented to capture the essence of the natural grape. Lake County fruit has good crisp acidity, while the Central Coast grapes adds tropical flavors to the final blend to ensure an excellent balance between the two regions. Winemaker tasting notes: Ripe fig, honey and crisp melon notes precede a layer of lemon, herb and tangy acidity. The wine is full flavored, and delicious to drink. Food suggestions: seafood, chicken, pork, pasta, vegetable dishes, and Asian cuisine.
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Varietal Definition
Sauvignon Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California — at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety — and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.
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