2008 Sauvignon Blanc - Sonoma County / Redwood Ranch
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GRAPE SOURCE
Redwood Ranch is located in the extreme lower end of Alexander Valley. This cool bench land area contains primarily Yolo sandy loam soils. The vines were planted in 1997 with 8ft. x 6ft vine spacing. Clone 1 was planted on a devigorating root-stock, chosen to help provide optimum exposure of the fruit to the sun. The quality of this fruit is a true expression of the commitment of the growers, Jim and Gayle Reed.
WINEMAKING
Our Sauvignon Blanc juice is fermented slowly at very cold temperatures. When the fermentation approaches completion, approximately 20% of the juice is cold-transferred to finish fermenting in new French oak barrels. The wine in barrels is blended back with the stainless steel batches prior to any suggestion of oak character in the blended wine. This limited exposure to new barrels gives the wine richness and fullness in the mid-palate. From a winemaking perspective, the dry growing season produced the benefit of inducing "moderate stress" on the vines, which limited growth of the canopy and focused the vines' energy on the grapes.
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc exhibits forward aromas of lemon meringue, banana, tart apples, ripe grapefruit and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose with additional candied lemon zest and an exotic spiciness. Medium plus body and acidity support the long lemon meringue and banana cream finish. This Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with shellfish, especially Dungeness crab. This wine will also stand up to rich, spicy Thai and fish dishes.
Bottled: Dec. 10, 2008
Winemaker: Susan Reed
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 14.1%
Cases Produced: 957
Acidity: 3.26 pH, 6.15 g/L T.A.
Appellation: Sonoma County
PAST VINTAGES
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