2020 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
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Monterey County may have built its vinous reputation primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but our windswept AVA is also one of the best places in California for Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike our Estate SB, which only sees stainless steel during its journey to the bottle, our Reserve SB was fermented with native yeast then aged in neutral French oak for six months. Accordingly, our 2020 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a richly nuanced wine that encapsulates the big three: variety, terroir and technique. It offers vibrant aromatics ranging from notes of tarragon and quince to vanilla and subtle toasty oak. The palate is rich, focused and beautifully balanced thanks to the firm acidity. The finish is long, complex and complete.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Riverview
Harvest Date
Sep 10, 2020
pH
3.38
Aging
French oak, 6 months
Bottling Date
Aug 08, 2021
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Vineyard
Our estate Riverview Vineyard is a cold climate (Region I), sustainably farmed site located two miles south of Soledad on the east side of the Salinas Valley. It rests on a southwest-facing granitic alluvial fan originating from the Gabilan Mountains’ Chalone Peak. The views from Riverview include Mt. Junipero Serra, the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Salinas Rivers, and the Santa Lucia Highlands, five miles to the west. This locale offers full sun exposure and little protection from the strong winds that scrub the valley every afternoon. It is significantly cooler than comparable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs.Â
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking
The grapes were handpicked in the early morning hours, whole cluster pressed and slowly fermented in French oak barrels using the indigenous native yeast that grows naturally in the vineyards. The wine was then aged for six months in neutral French oak barrels to heighten the texture and aromatics. To retain acidity and structure, we did not allow the wine to go through malolactic fermentation.
Cases Produced
87