2005 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc — Sold Out

Bright citrus aromas lead into flavors of pineapple, passion fruit, and honeydew.

Release Date: June 2006
Price: $18
Quantity Produced: 140 cases
Vineyard Location:  Russian River Valley
Harvest Date: Sept. 2005
Brix at Harvest:  22.9 degrees
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH: 3.36
TA:  0.96
Residual Sugar: 0.5%
Cooperage: Stainless Steel

Winemaker's Comments

Our Russian River Sauvignon Blanc is picked at 23 brix, whole cluster pressed and left on the skins overnight, which produces a crisp, slightly higher acidity wine. Aromas of citrus linger under your nose, while gracious flavors of grapefruit and honeydew explode on the palate. Hints of passion fruit complete this long finish, leaving your palate clean and refreshed for the next sip.

Accolades

SILVER MEDAL — San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’.   When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world’s darlings. Steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character characterize dry wines made from this grape.

Preferred Pricing

1 - 2 cases: 10% off, 3 - 5 cases: 15% off, 6 + cases: 20% off (does not apply to Library & Reserve wines).
Mixed cases allowed. Wine club members are given an additional 5% off on all purchases.