2012 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvage Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
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Sauvignon Blanc is thought to take its name from the French word sauvage ("wild"). Sauvage has also come to describe wines made more naturally, with native yeasts and little intervention. This distinctive Sauvignon Blanc comes from three-decades-old Napa Valley vines. These head-trained, dry-farmed vines have yielded a vivacious wine that combines tropical and citrus elements with crisp acidity and a streak of wild herbaceousness.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Cooperage: 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
Winemaker Notes
This lovely Sauvignon Blanc displays bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas with layers of pineapple, green mango and cantaloupe. On the palate, it is refreshing, yet serious with an acid tingle that underscores creamy meringue notes and flavors of honeydew and lemon. An enticing hint of wild herbaceousness adds length and complexity to the finish.
Production
The 2012 growing season offered near-perfect growing conditions. Though budbreak was late due to heavy spring rains, warm weather during bloom allowed the vines to set a large crop. Increased yields were the result of more berries, not larger berries. This translated into even higher quality in the winery, as the skin-to-juice ratio remained ideal. Slightly cooler-than-average post-veraison weather and a lack of any heat events allowed for greatly extended hang time. Harvest was 2-3 weeks later than average, and the grapes arrived at the winery in pristine condition.
Other Notes
Released: April 2013
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 22, 2012
Sugar
22.2° Brix
Acid
0.56 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.37
Fermentation
Native ferment - 28 days fermentation at 50° F
Bottling Date
March 2013
Alcohol %
13.5
