2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Our 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a refreshing, light-bodied wine bursting with zesty citrus and tropical aromas. Bright notes of fresh grapefruit and kiwi are layered with hints of lemongrass. The palate delivers vibrant acidity, revealing flavors of candied pineapple, guava, and mandarin, with a touch of minerality that leads to a clean, crisp finish.
Awards
2023 Vintage
90 Points, Decanter
90 Points, Paul Gregutt
90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
89 Points, Wine Enthusiast - Best Buy
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2022 Vintage
95 Points & Best Buy, Great Northwest Wine
92 Points & Set Buy, Wine Enthusiast
91 Points, James Suckling
90 Points, Sean Sullivan
Best in Show White Wine, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition
88 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
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2021 Vintage
89 Points, Vinous
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown. Creating world-class Sauvignon Blanc starts in our estate vineyard. The sites we have selected are perfectly suited for this grape varietal. Managing our canopies and exposing the grapes at just the right time in the growing season are critical steps in crafting a Sauvignon Blanc reminiscent of New Zealand’s finest while highlighting the Yakima Valley’s exceptional suitability for this grape.
Vintage Notes
The 2024 vintage in Washington state was cooler than previous years yet delivered exceptional quality. A mild winter transitioned into a chilly spring, with consistent bud break occurring by the third week of April. Below-average spring temperatures led to slower early growth, but meticulous vineyard management ensured optimal crop load for each grape tier. June remained cool, but July and August brought the heat necessary for ripening. Although veraison was slightly delayed, full-color change was achieved by mid-August. The cool start to summer resulted in a two-week delay in ripening, but a warm September helped balance acidity levels. A classic Washington fall with delayed frost allowed for extended hang time, ensuring optimal ripeness and maturity at harvest. The 2024 vintage stands out as one of the finest in recent years, particularly for red varietals. White wines will showcase bright tropical aromas, stone fruit flavors, and crisp acidity, while reds will be bold yet elegant, with pronounced acidity, dark berry flavors, and refined tannins. This vintage offers wines that are enjoyable in their youth yet built for long-term aging.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested in early September at optimal ripeness during the cool morning hours, the grapes retain their vibrant aromatics. Hand-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed, the juice settled for six days before being racked into stainless steel and concrete tanks. Fermentation, conducted at a cool 62°F with a specialized New Zealand yeast strain, preserved the wine’s fresh fruit character while enhancing its aromatic complexity. Over nearly three weeks, the fermentation process was carefully monitored until the wine reached complete dryness, allowing its vibrant fruit character and layered complexity to fully develop. It then underwent two months of biweekly lees stirring to enhance body and roundness before being settled, stabilized, and filtered for a crisp, expressive finish.
* Produced in a Vegan Manner (No animal byproducts used in the production of this wine)
Food Pairing
Summer Salads
Gazpacho
Calamari with Garlic and Peas
Lemon Herb Chicken
Bucheron or Cheddar (sharp)
- Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Cases Produced: 11,400
- Alcohol: 12.6%
- pH: 3.27
- Acidity: 6.9 g/L
- RS: 0.16%
- Ageability: Now through 2031, with optimal maturity in 2028.