2016 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
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An elegant wine with aromatics of sweet white flowers, this expression of Sauvignon Blanc is powerful, and anything but typical, seductive blend of herbs, ripe white peach, and a touch of pineapple.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Rutherford
Harvest Date
09/2016
Sugar
0
Aging
14 months in new French Oak
Bottling Date
02/2018
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The near-perfect 2016 growing season started early, saw ideal weather conditions throughout and wrapped up as the valley's first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14. Thanks to a relatively steady and mild July and August and then a series of warm days at the end of the growing season, vineyards were able to progress to perfect ripeness. Wines from the 2016 vintage are now quietly developing in cellars throughout Napa Valley and vintners are pinching themselves and smiling for the gift it appears Mother Nature has given them: a fifth consecutive vintage of stellar quality Napa Valley wines.
Production Notes
167 Cases Produced
Winemaker Notes
"An elegant wine with aromatics of sweet white flowers, this expression of Sauvignon Blanc is powerful, and anything but typical. Barrel fermentation and aging lends a touch of sweetness, textured mouthfeel and a dry finish, while weaving an intricate and seductive blend of herbs, ripe white peach, and a touch of pineapple. Aging for 14 months in 100% French Oak makes this Sauvignon Blanc rich and pleasing to the palate, with a smooth creamy texture balanced with a hint of spice and refreshing acidity." ~ Winemaker Julien Fayard