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2021 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
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2021 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Riverview
Harvest Date
Sep 9, 2021
pH
3.44
Aging
French oak, 6 months
Bottling Date
July 19, 2022
Alcohol %
13.8
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SKU: 21SVISB7RMONR12
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Monterey County may have built its vinous reputation primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but our windswept AVA is also one of the best places in California for Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike our Estate SB, which only sees stainless steel during its life, our Reserve SB was fermented with native yeast and then aged in neutral French oak for six months. Accordingly, our 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a rich and nuanced wine that encapsulates the big three: variety, terroir and technique.

Offering vibrant aromatics ranging from notes of citrus and guava to tarragon and vanilla, our 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc seduces you at first sniff. The palate is rich, focused and beautifully balanced, with a firm and refreshing acidity. The long, elegant finish is entirely satisfying.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Riverview
Harvest Date
Sep 9, 2021
pH
3.44
Aging
French oak, 6 months
Bottling Date
July 19, 2022
Alcohol %
13.8
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Offering vibrant aromatics ranging from notes of citrus and guava to tarragon and vanilla, our 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc seduces you at first sniff. The palate is rich, focused and beautifully balanced, with a firm and refreshing acidity. The long, elegant finish is entirely satisfying.
Vineyard
Our estate Riverview Vineyard is a cold-climate (Region I), sustainably farmed site located two miles south of Soledad on the east side of the Salinas Valley. It rests on a southwest-facing granitic alluvial fan originating from the Gabilan Mountains’ Chalone Peaks. The views from Riverview include Mt. Junipero Serra, the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Salinas Rivers and the Santa Lucia Highlands, five miles to the west. This gorgeous site offers full sun exposure and little protection from the strong winds that scrub the valley every afternoon. It is significantly cooler than comparable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs.
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking
The grapes were handpicked in the early morning hours, whole cluster pressed and slowly fermented in new French oak barrels using the indigenous native yeast that grows naturally in the vineyards. The wine was then aged for six months in neutral French oak barrels to heighten the texture and aromatics. We did not allow the wine to go through malolactic fermentation to retain acidity and structure
Cases Produced
112