2007 Sauvignon Blanc

3/2010 : 5 cases remain

Those of you who have had this Sauvignon Blanc and have tasted with me know that a lot of thought goes into making it. Its character is profound and distinct.... by design. Specific yeast strains are selected to work together in the fermentation... each carrying out specific reactions that are dependent upon each other for the desired end product. To add complexity, native yeast is allowed to ferment a few barrels for blending. The result is a wine that embodies the best qualities of both New Zealand and the Napa Valley. The 2007 vintage leans more to the Napa side in its weight and tropical notes but the most distinctive attribute to this wine are the impressively explosive aromatics. This wine is special and Ill eagerly making it for as long as I can.