Sauvignon Blanc Route 29, Napa Valley – 2018
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Introduction
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RouteStock creates wines from classic grape varieties grown along well-known routes in the world’s most respected wine regions. Tried, trusted and true to their routes, these wines are handcrafted by our Winemaker to be approachable and a reliable favorite.
Route 29 travels through the heart of Napa Valley—a lovely home for Sauvignon Blanc. On a drive down Route 29 you will pass many of the vineyards that supplied grapes for this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
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Vineyard Profile
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The 2018 RouteStock Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc derives from a vineyard in Rutherford.
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Vintage Report
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Sauvignon Blanc is so very fun to grow in the Napa Valley because it is much more expressive on the vine than any other grape, meaning that you can taste the fruit off the vine and that will be the flavor of the wine. 2018 was a very classic Napa Valley vintage, warm days and cool nights, which is perfect for Sauvignon Blanc.
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Vinification
- Aging: 9 months: 70% in 100% French oak, (10% new) and 30% in concrete egg
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon
- Alcohol: 12.7%
- TA: 6.52 g/L
- p H: 3.31
- RS: Dry
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Tasting Notes
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The intoxicating aroma of this wine draws your nose deeper and deeper into the glass with hints of fig, lychee, kiwi, sage and lemongrass. The pallet is quite expansive for a wine with this kind of acidity. The flavors offer pear, lemongrass, toasted pine nuts and fig. The 10% addition of Semillon adds depth and complexity and a nice hint of fullness and oily texture. You can still taste the wine a full minute after your last sip!
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