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2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Winemakers Comments

Pineapple, lemons, and mellow limes up front in the nose, and bright acidity in the mouth, quite similar to white Graves, with a strong finish. Grapefruit and a crisp version of honeydew melon on the palate.

VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 2006 Sauvignon Blanc

APPELLATION:

 Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Sauvignon Blanc

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 August 31 to September 7, 2006

FERMENTATION TIME:

 Two Weeks

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 58 Degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 1000 gal. American Oak Casks

TIME IN WOOD:

 Eight months

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2007

ALCOHOL:

 15 1/4%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 Now to 2012
 
 

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