Firestone - Santa Ynez Valley - Sauvignon Blanc2015
WHITE WINE
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Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
USA
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Region
California
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Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
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UPC
0 82915 00105 1
Technical Details
Santa Ynez Valley - Sauvignon Blanc
Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery to sink roots in the Santa Ynez Valley. The winery's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, a mere 26 miles to the west, ensures a relatively mild and arid climate throughout the year. The moderate weather and complex, rocky soils make this a perfect setting for our 340 acres of Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundian varieties.
Tasting notes
Our 2014 Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc is 100 estate grown. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to capture the inherent characteristics of the varietal, this wine is bright, fruit-forward and fresh. It leads with crisp flavors of grapefruit, lemon and lime zest, and tropical fruits followed by a lingering mineral finish that highlights the palate.
Vineyard
The Santa Ynez Valley is located just two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco, adjacent the cold Pacific Ocean. With the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County- roughly 18% of its total land planted to vineyards it is among the favorite weekend destinations for wine aficionados in the Central Coast region.
Vintage
2014 was another vintage of both high quality and quantity of fruit. We had an early bud break, which began in the last week of February, and a warm spring that led to slightly earlier bloom and fruit set. Few incidents of frost and a warmer than average summer allowed the grapes to ripen at an optimal pace. We harvested all the fruit on September 17th, 2014 in cool temperatures to ensure cold fruit at pressing.