Vintage
Things could not have started off worse this vintage; with a cold, wet spring and periodic rains during the summer, all matter of fungus and mold were alive and well. The amount of extra time we spent adjusting and readjusting canopies and mowing and re-mowing vineyard rows, cost us about 20% more than normal. Moving into harvest, just one rain could have knocked us out cold, but then a miracle! 30 plus days of perfect Indian summer. We ended up getting the grapes just the way we wanted them. Unknown to us, the grapes continued to gain weight late in the year. The extra weight slowed and lengthened the ripening process and this combined with great weather brought our grapes to perfect ripeness. The last grapes were picked on November 11, the latest ever for us in Sonoma. The last press load was December 1st and by this time, we were sick of harvest. This was one of those very rare harvests where we got it both ways—exceptional quality and excellent yields.

Vinification
Only free run Sauvignon Blanc juice was sent immediately to press. The wine was tank fermented for 60 days and bottled in March 2006. Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc blended with organically grown Muscat Canelli from our friends the Bartolucci Family. Alcohol 14.5%, Total Acidity .76, pH 3.04, Residual Sugar .08%. Only 626 cases produced.

Tasting Notes
JUST RELEASED! Together these varietals, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscat Canelli, produce a bright, fresh wine with layers of pink grapefruit, lemony citrus and floral aromatics. The result is a resounding WOW...Oui!

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