2008
Russian River Sauvignon Blanc
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Appellation: Russian River
Varietal Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil: Alluvial river deposits. Well drained sandy soils with gravelly out-croppings.
Harvest: Manually harvested September23rd - 24th in the cool early mornings.
Bottling Date: March 31st, 2008
Technique: The grapes are brought to the winery and immediately pressed using a gentle bladder press. The freshly pressed juice is then cold fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks using a variety of yeast strains for complexity. The wine is aged sur-lie with no malolactic fermentation to preserve aromatic complexities of the fruit and round out the mouth feel.
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Tasting Notes: Bright forward aromas of apple, kiwi fruit, honeysuckle and lechee nut. Flavors of lemongrass, melon and pear combine and lead to a fresh , crisp finish.
Production:2934 Cases
Wine Maker: Bill Parker
Alcohol: 14.3%
Released: November 2009
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