Growing Conditions

The 2019 growing season began with abundant amounts of rainfall, causing the soils to retain moisture throughout the growing season. The long, warm summer saw very few heat events, with some strong foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive balance in our Sauvignon Blanc development. The relatively mild finish to the white season helped to preserve freshness, strong acidity and created an opportunity for more maturity. Harvest began about two weeks later than in ’18 and lasted for around 10 days, creating great balance in our finished blend, with some vineyards showing strong complexity and freshness while others added richness in the palate. We believe this to be one of our favorite Sauvignon Blanc blends to date.

Winemaking

Powerful aromas of orange blossom, white peach and jasmine meet with vanilla and wet stone. The medium-bodied palate is driven by lemon oil, citrus and white pineapple. A classic representation of Napa Sauvignon Blanc, the 2019 is one of the most complex we’ve made yet, finding the balance between driven richness and bright, balanced freshness.

Aging

25% Barrel Fermentation; Full Malolactic; 55% French Oak