2023 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Crafted from two separate lots harvested from Blake’s Launch, a superb vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Each lot contributes distinct aromas and flavors. Aromatics begin with delicate honeydew, cantaloupe, and refreshing lime zest leading to a mouthwatering laser beam of Meyer lemon, guava, passionfruit, and lovely minerality. This wine finishes bright and balanced, with a crisp texture and nice mid-palate weight.

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  • Aged 5 months in Stainless Steal
  • Varietal Composition 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Fermentation 96% Stainless Steel | 4% Neutral French Oak Barrels
  • Alcohol 13.5%

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Bottle of 2023 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: 2023

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

AVA: Russian River Valley

  • Hand-picked clusters were field-sorted into half-ton bins on September 21 & 25 at 22.20 Brix.

  • After destemming, the fruit went directly to press for a gentle whole cluster press.

  • Fermented in stainless steel for bright profile, with a small portion barrel fermented in neutral French oak for added complexity.

  • Frequent bâtonnage or “stirring of the lees” achieved beautiful texture.

  • 90 POINTS
    “Bright, focused and citrus-dominated, the nose of this wine is like a lime-scented laser beam with echoes of white flowers and freshly cut grass. The palate brings a nice tension between vibrant acidity, fleshy texture and flavors of salty lemon and lime peel.”

    —T.R.C., Wine Enthusiast, December 2024

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Our Vision

Nestled adjacent to the meandering Russian River, the vineyard’s soils benefit from its closeness to the riverbank. Its Yolo soils are deep and well-drained, formed in alluvium from mixed rocks. The vines struggle in these demanding soil conditions and produce grapes with concentration and balance.

Abigail Estrada Signature

— Abigail Estrada, Winemaker

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Your Experience

Our 2023 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a crowd-pleasing pour filled with bright, appealing aromatics and flavors. We encourage you to enjoy it any time, but it’s especially well-suited to beach days, backyard barbecues, first sips at garden gatherings or as part of a multi-course meal with family and friends.

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