The grapes are a blend of 48% Sonoma County, 36% Napa Valley, 10% Lake, and 6% Mendocino. 92% of the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel, and the remaining 8% is aged in French barrels for 5 months with barrel lees. It is full of flavors reminiscent of tropical fruits, as you would expect from California, and the blend with Semillon gives it a smooth mouthfeel and a very rich flavor.
Duckhorn Vineyards has been producing Sauvignon Blanc since 1982.
A rich and elegant white wine made from grapes harvested from our own vineyards and carefully selected vineyards on the North Coast.
Fermenting some of the Sauvignon Blanc in French barrels and blending with Semillon gives the wine depth and complexity.
The result is a wine that is aromatic, with ripe citrus and tropical flavors and a silky texture provided by the Semillon.
Vintage Information
Thanks to abundant rainfall during the winter and spring, buds sprouted more than a week earlier than normal and fruit set was plentiful.
Warm and stable weather continued throughout the spring and summer, with harvesting of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and some Merlot beginning just after mid-August.
A heat wave arrived after Labor Day on September 5th, but the leaves left behind through canopy management provided shade to protect the grapes from the heat wave, and the cool weather returned afterwards, allowing the grapes to ripen sufficiently.
Ultimately, the harvest took place over an 11-week period, during which there was some light rain, but careful sorting and selection produced wines with concentrated fruit, supple tannins, great finesse and dynamic acidity.
Tasting Comments
Attractive aromas of tropical and citrus fruits such as pineapple, lemon, lime and guava.
The palate is fresh and lively, with a silky texture and energetic acidity, with flavors of fresh melon, citrus and pineapple framed by subtle minerality, leading to a long, bright finish.
Vintage: 2022
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: Sauvignon Blanc 90.5%
Blend Variety: Semillon 9.5%
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: North Coast
Vineyards: Sonoma County 48%, Napa Valley 36%, Lake County 10%, Mendocino County 6%
Winemaker: Rnee Ary
Winemaking: Fermented and aged in 92% stainless steel tanks and 8% new French barrels.
Aging: 5 months on the lees
Cap: Screw cap
Alcohol content: 14.1%
JAN: 669576019405