Tasting Notes
The color of
this wine tells us what's coming, with hints of green and gold as the wine is
poured into the glass. Nicely balanced, fresh tropical fruit is on the nose. The
wine has vibrant, grassy notes of lime rind and lemongrass, with a trace of
sweetness that is reminiscent of powdered sugar. Fresh juiciness delights the
palate at first sip. There is lots of fruit, complemented by a light savory
note on the background. We typically have a strong earthy cardamom on our
Sauvignon Blanc, and this year it is balanced perfectly to support the fresh
fruit. The primary notes are of pear, white peach and lime zest. It's
incredibly approachable, easy drinking and mouthwatering!
Vineyard
The grapes for this wine were grown in
Michael's Vineyard, a twelve-acre plot located at the entrance of our ranch.
Temperatures in the valley can change by as much as fifty degrees in one day,
preserving the natural acids of the grapes while developing rich fruit
flavors. The gently sloping hills of
this site contain a complex mix of soils and aspects. Sheep graze in the
vineyards helping us compost the permanent cover crop. This wine was made
predominantly of fruit from blocks 1, 3 and 4 with a few tons from block 2
thrown in for good measure (the rest of block 2 went to the reserve Sauvignon
Blanc). The grapes were 100% machine harvested on August 30, 2019 and the high
quality is a testament to the value of machine harvesting for us and the California
wine industry.
Winemaking
The grapes were pressed
with minimal oxygen contact, and the resulting juice was cold-settled for 36
hours before being racked. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at
low temperature. The wine was racked off the lees not long after fermentation
- leading to an even lighter, fresher body than the 2018 vintage. A
light filtration was carried out to prepare it for bottling.
Wine and Food Pairing
Pairs well with
seafood, poultry, grilled vegetables, and salads
Technical Notes
Release Date: May 2020; Appellation: 100% Lake County, grown at Six Sigma Ranch; Ageing: 100% Stainless Steel Alcohol 14.2%, Production: 1,200 cases
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