2023 Sauvignon Blanc
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Sauvignon Blanc is a racy grape that is exceptional at expressing its terroir, with bold flavours ranging from herbaceous to tropical. Now over a decade old, these vines show a distinct sense of place. Concentrated flavours, along with vibrant natural acidity, perfectly express the unique terroir and subtle vintage variations of this vineyard.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Acid
7.1 g/L
pH
3.3
Aging
Now and over the next 5 years.
Residual Sugar
1.5 g/L
Alcohol %
13.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Textural, tropical and citrusy, this wine showcases everything that Sauvignon Blanc has the potential to be. Playful aromatics of apple and pear with a hint of fresh cut grass and florals. Bright acidity, vibrant minerality and texture, with just the right amount of lush tropical fruit to balance the classic lemon and lime notes. A perfect match for our classic Pacific Northwest Coast cuisine.
Vineyard Notes
Soaring Eagle Vineyard, Naramata Bench
Production Notes
Hand-harvested fruit was sorted, destemmed and pressed into a stainless steel tank. After cold-settling for 24 hours, the juice was racked into a concrete tank (63%), neutral French oak barrels, and stainless steel barrels for fermentation and ageing. Batonnage was used to build texture and richness. Once we were happy with the texture, all pieces were racked and blended together. The final wine was then stabilized, filtered and bottled.
Winemaker Notes
This Sauvignon Blanc came from a new-to-us, but very well-established vineyard in the Naramata Bench. Sauvignon Blanc is always such a punchy and expressive grape. We used a combination of concrete, stainless steel and oak to build complexity, while not overshadowing the beautiful aromatics and varietal character.
Food Pairing Notes
Classic: fish & chips, creamy goat cheese, dishes with green herbs (parsley, rosemary, basil, cilantro, mint, etc.), white meat, seafood, fatty vegetarian dishes (asparagus quiche, green hummus, white bean casserole with zucchini, white lasagne, etc.).
Adventurous: Japanese dishes (sushi & sashimi), seafood-based steamed and fried dim sum, smoked salmon, Greek & Mexican food.
Other Notes
347 cases produced