Animo - Heritage Sauvignon Blanc 2020
- Producer Animo
- Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Country USA
- Region California
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC 877397004849
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Item# 72340-20/6PK
James Suckling
93pt
Tasting notes
With aromas of freshly cut nectarine, Kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass, the palate offers firm stone fruits of white peach and apricot alongside crisp mango. Subtle yet prevalent elements of French oak add a viscosity with hints of hazelnut to balance the fresh, razor-edge acidity. 100% Sauvignon Blanc, aged 15% in new French oak for 7 months and 85% neutral French oak.
Vineyard
The genesis of great wines is great vineyards. The Oso Vineyard, located between Sugarloaf Mountain and Howell Mountain in the great Napa Valley, is truly a special labor of love. In 2004, The Mondavi family planted this spot with cuttings from one of the best-known rootstocks of Sauvignon Blanc with origins tracing to the esteemed Château d'Yquem and which first made its way to California via Charles Wetmore, renowned wine pioneer of the 1880s. Ten years after planting and using the same trellising methods from the 19th century, they made their first vintage of Sauvignon Blanc. Since then, the Heritage Block has delivered beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, vintage after vintage.