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sauvignon blanc

2012 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

Our Sauvignon Blanc represents what we believe to be the highest expression of this varietal. It’s quintessentially Californian, with the beautiful ripeness we are lucky to enjoy balanced with wonderful structure and acidity. Grapes from a handful of carefully-selected vineyards join our Spottswoode Estate fruit in the composition of this wine, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque. We strive to create a vibrant, lovely, flavorful wine that stands well on its own but also pairs beautifully with food. Because our production of this wine is so small, national availability is very limited.

This wine is viscous and textured, with wonderful minerality backed up by bright citrus notes of lemon and mandarin orange, as well as noticeable stone fruit characters of ripe white peach and apricot. Its fragrant, floral nose conjures bouquets of jasmine and honeysuckle. A beautifully balanced wine with strength, breadth and length from start to finish.

RELEASE DATE
  • July 1, 2013
AMOUNT PRODUCED
  • 3,388 cases of 750 ml.
    100 cases of magnums
SOURCE OF GRAPES
  • Spottswoode Estate, Sauvignon Blanc,
    St. Helena
  • Spottswoode Estate, Sauvignon Musque,
    St. Helena
  • Farina Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma
  • Hyde Vineyards, Sauvignon Musque, Carneros
  • Krupp Vineyards,
    Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
  • Pelkan, Sauvignon Blanc & Musque, Knights Valley
FERMENTATION PROFILE
  • 100% barrel fermented in French oak, stainless steel barrels, and concrete “cuves”
BLENDING DETAIL
  • 66% Sauvignon Blanc
  • 34% Sauvignon Musque
WINERY RETAIL PRICE
  • $36 per 750 ml. bottle
  • $80 per magnum
APPELLATION
  • 54% Napa Valley
  • 46% Sonoma Mountain
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