2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Our 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, light-bodied wine boasting crisp tropical and citrus aromas. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime zest are complemented by hints of lemon grass. The palate is refreshing with bright acidity, unveiling notes of guava with a touch of mandarin peel and subtle minerality. The finish is brisk and clean, leaving a revitalizing sensation on the palate. Serve chilled. Enjoy now until 2030, with peak maturity around 2027.
Awards
95 Points & Best Buy, Great Northwest Wine (2022 Vintage)
91 Points, James Suckling (2022 Vintage)
90 Points, Sean Sullivan (2022 Vintage)
92 Points & Set Buy, Wine Enthusiast (2022 Vintage)
Best in Show White Wine, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition (2022 Vintage)
88 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate (2022 Vintage)
89 Points, Vinous (2021 Sauvignon Blanc)
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown. Creating world-class Sauvignon Blanc starts in the vineyard. We’ve been growing Sauvignon Blanc on our estate vineyard in the Yakima Valley for over 40 years. The sites where we grow Sauvignon Blanc are perfectly suited for this grape varietal. Managing our canopies and exposing the grapes at just the right time in the growing season are also critical elements in creating this wine.
Winemaking Notes
Harvesting the grapes at optimal ripeness in the cool morning hours helps preserve the amazing aromatics. The grapes are then hand-sorted and sent directly to the press for a gentle pressing. After settling out solids for about 6 days, the juice is clean racked and inoculated with a very special yeast strain isolated from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapes that helps maintain the fresh fruit characteristics of the wine. Fermenting at a cooler temperature of 61-62 degrees retains the amazing aromatics while avoiding astringencies. After fermentation, the wine’s natural lees are stirred twice a month for two months to build body and create roundness. The wine is then settled, stabilized, filtered, and ready for bottling.
Food Pairing
Summer Salads
Gazpacho
Calamari with Garlic and Peas
Grilled-Vegetable Pasta with Cumin
Bucheron or Cheddar (sharp)
- Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Cases Produced: 8,407
- Alcohol: 12.7%
- pH: 3.35
- Acidity: 7.1 g/L
- RS: 0.165% Res
- Ageability: Now through 2030.