Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Cannonball

Sauvignon Blanc
2021

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Sonoma
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

An exciting revival of a classic style. It has the best characteristics of traditional California and old world Bordeaux. Raise your glass Our sourcing takes us to the most breathtaking vineyard sites in California in pursuit of richly textured, juicy parcels of fruit for our flagship Cabernet. Combing Sonoma County, roaming Mendocino and Lake County, cruising south to San Benito, Monterey and the Central Coast - we seek distinctive Cabernet lots to layer into this blend. This diversity creates...

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Production notes

Night-harvested while the fruit is cool to capture the essence of freshness and vibrant fruit. Low-pressure pressing, stem removal, and capture of the free run juice help achieve this refreshing style. After settling on the lees, the juice was racked to stainless steel tanks and inoculated with a custom yeast strain chosen to optimize the expression of the fruit's origin. Cold fermentation and storage in stainless steel preserved natural acidity and prioritized freshness.

Tasting notes

Orange and yellowcitrus flavors lead onthe nose with lemon, tangerine, grapefruit pith, and tangy kumquat. On the palate citrus mingles with honeydew melon, sweet basil, stone fruit and pebble minerality. The acid is crisp, racy, and refreshing

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