White Oak - Russian River Valley - Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Soil

Alluvial river deposits. Well drained sandy soils with underlying grave deposits.

Tasting notes

Notes of lemon grass, white peach and marzipan combine with a hint of thyme to form the intriguing aromatic profile of this wine. Flavors of Kiwi fruit, lime zest and grapefruit are the foundation that leads to a bright finish with flinty minerality.

Vinification

Manually harvested at night and in the cool mornings to ensure the fruit delivered to the winery arrives at a temperature of 50°F or cooler. The grapes are immediately pressed using a gentle bladder press. The freshly pressed juice is then cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. In order to preserve the aromatic complexities of the fruit, this Sauvignon Blanc does not undergo malolactic fermentation. After fermentation the wine is aged sur-lie in stainless steel tanks to add complexity and round out the mouth feel.

Estate

Established in 1981, White Oak Winery, a small boutique winery, is dedicated to producing small quantities of distinguished lots. These are carefully crafted wines that reflect he uniqueness of the vineyards and climates of the northern California's Sonoma and Napa counties.

Located in the heart of the Alexander Valley, they farm 750 acres of estate vineyards. Roughly 10% of this fruit is used in White Oak wines with the balance being sold to other well-known wineries. Their Russian River Valley vineyards produce Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, while the Napa Valley vineyards produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

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