2009 Honig Sauvignon Blanc
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SKU
SB097
Tasting Notes
Perfectly balanced grapefruit and melon aromas and flavors are accented by lime and mango. A round mid-palate is followed by a vibrant, crisp, lingering finish.
Fruit
99% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Semillon
Vineyard
The fruit for this wine comes from our sustainably farmed vineyard in Rutherford, as well as other nearby vineyards.
Harvest
Harvest Dates: August 12 – September 10, 2008
Average Brix: 24.1 degrees
Winemaking
The Sauvignon blanc is processed using two different methods. To preserve the delicate tropical fruit flavors, a portion of the fruit goes directly into the press as whole clusters. The remaining fruit is de-stemmed and left in contact with the skins for several hours before pressing, enhancing the grapefruit/citrus components. All of the juice is fermented cold (55 degrees F) in stainless steel tanks.
Aging
Aged on light lees for 3 months
44% in large oak casks (neutral wood)
56% in stainless steel tanks
- Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
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