Description
The 2016 Sauvignon Blanc comes from two acres that were harvested in two passes this year. It has a very subtle nose of honeysuckle, peach blossoms and lemongrass giving way to exponentially growing scents of lime cordial, pineapple pastry and jasmine with wafts of fresh ginger and coriander seed. Medium to full-bodied with a seductively satiny texture and layer upon layer of citrus and tropical flavors, it delivers a gorgeous backbone of freshness and a very long, perfumed, finish. A style built for ageing, I can see this developing over 5-10 years into a richer, honeyed toast and preserved peaches style, and therefore, it may warrant a higher score in years to come.
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Sub Appellation: Oakville
- Size: 750ml
- Color: White
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
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