Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Description

The core contribution in this cuvee comes from Shaw + Smith's own estate vineyards at Balhannah and Lenswood. That is complemented by fruit from a small number of highly valued growers. 

After manual harvest, the Sauvignon Blanc fruit goes through a cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A short maturation on the lees adds texture and early bottling ensures freshness.  

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Acclaim
“Deep ruby color; lush and bright with finesse, spice, and depth; rich and elegant; a complete package; gorgeous and complex.”
— The Tasting Panel, Dec 2017
“Silky and smooth, dry and juicy with pure fruit and lovely balance; bright acidity and juicy citrus; long and tangy.”
— Anthony Dias Blue Lifestyle, Sep 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Sandy-Loam over quartzite and shale
Training method
Double-Guyot VSP
Elevation:
1,254 - 1,815 feet
Vines/acre:
740 - 1,110
Yield/acre:
4.4 tons
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
1990
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
50-54 °F
Maceration technique:
Sur-Lie Aging
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
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Analytical Data
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