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Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc-based Blends

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Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Blanc-based Blends

2010 was a very memorable growing season. A cold spring delayed budbreak and veraison by several weeks, and was then followed by one of the coolest summers in memory for Casablanca. The low temperatures produced small, slow ripening yields, about 30% less than a normal year, and resulted in classic, highly concentrated flavors; an outstanding vintage of Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Notes

Concentrated aromas with tropical fruit and citrus notes. Great acidity with fresh lime and grapefruit balanced by soft minerality on the palate. Bright and crisp with rich fruit expression, and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with fresh cheeses, seafood, grilled pork, or fresh lime chicken tacos. A lively match with spicy, crunchy Asian dishes, or spinach, almond and mandarin salad.

2010 was a very memorable growing season. A cold spring delayed budbreak and veraison by several weeks, and was then followed by one of the coolest summers in memory for Casablanca. The low temperatures produced small, slow ripening yields, about 30% less than a normal year, and resulted in classic, highly concentrated flavors; an outstanding vintage of Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Notes

Concentrated aromas with tropical fruit and citrus notes. Great acidity with fresh lime and grapefruit balanced by soft minerality on the palate. Bright and crisp with rich fruit expression, and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with fresh cheeses, seafood, grilled pork, or fresh lime chicken tacos. A lively match with spicy, crunchy Asian dishes, or spinach, almond and mandarin salad.

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:
Granitic with red clay, sandy loam and black clay
Training method:
VSP Trellis system; bilateral coron training
Elevation:
900 to 1300 feet
Vines/acre:
1080-1687
Yield/acre:
5 tons tons
Exposure:
North-South
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
2005

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Stainless Steel
Size of aging container:
30,000L
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months on the lees

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %