2021 Sauvignon Blanc- Double Gold Medal Winner
Awards:
Best of Show, Best of Class, Double Gold, 98 points, LA Invitational
Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold, Virginia Governor's Cup
Tasting Notes:
This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of grapefruit, melon, passion fruit, and boxwood. This wine has an exciting palate with a refreshing crisp and clean acidity. Enjoy with seafood and salads.
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietal Composition | 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Sémillon |
| Appellation | Monticello |
| Vineyard | 100% estate-grown: Carriage and Lodge vineyard blocks |
| Harvest Date | 08/25/2021 |
| Acid | 7 g/L |
| PH | 3.37 |
| Aging | Stainless steel |
| Residual Sugar | .02 |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 01/31/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 2621 |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Terroir:
This wine is made from 100% estate-grown fruit. Our vines are sheltered in the foothills of Carter’s Mountain in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Sauvignon Blanc vineyard was planted in 2006 on mid-slope Rabun clays.
Winemaker's Notes:
Sauvignon Blanc grapes are hand-harvested, hand sorted, de-stemmed and the whole berries are allowed to macerate in tank over night at 10°C to extract some of the aromatics found within the Sauvignon Blanc skins. After 12 hours, the juice is extracted and the remaining juice is pressed out of the skins. After cold settling, the juice is fermented at low temperatures for over one month in 100% stainless steel. After fermentation, the lees are stirred for about 3 months in tank to improve mouth feel. After six months of aging, the result is a wine that is both fresh, as well as round.
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