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Winemakers Comments

Our 2001 Sauvignon Blanc has received notable critical acclaim already. It also is tart and zesty with elements of lime, sage, and other herbs in the nose and taste. Further improvement in the bottle can be expected for at least another year or two.

VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 2001 Sauvignon Blanc

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Sauvignon Blanc

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 August 15 and 16, 2001

FERMENTATION TIME:

 Two weeks

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 58 degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 1,000 gal. American Oak casks

TIME IN WOOD:

 8 Months

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2002

ALCOHOL:

 14 3/4% ALC.

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2004-2008
 
 

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