Sauvignon Blanc

	Varietals:	100% Sauvignon Blanc
	Vineyard:	Homps Vineyard
	Appellation:	Languedoc, France
	Sub Appellation:	Minervois
	Fermentation:	Cold Fermentation in Refrigerated Stainless Steel
	Wood:	No Wood
	Aging:	6 Months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and then 6 months bottle aging

Winemaker Notes:
The long cool growing season here lends itself perfectly to the production of crisp and delicate wines, and this sauvignon blanc is no exception. More in the style of a Loire Valley Sancerre, with its rapier sharp mineral laden nose and fresh citrus fruits on the palate, this is the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, oysters, or just by itself! Make this one your house white!

Sauvignon Blanc: Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety which originates from the Bordeaux region of France. The grape gets it name from the French word sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in western France. It is now planted in many of the world's wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine. Conversely, the grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from Sauternes and Barsac. Sauvignon blanc is widely cultivated in France, Australia, New Zealand, California, and South America.

Depending on climate, the flavor can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical. Wine experts have used the phrase "crisp, elegant, and fresh" as a favorable description of Sauvignon blanc from the Loire Valley and New Zealand. Sauvignon blanc, when slightly chilled, pairs well with fish or cheese, particularly Chèvre. It is also known as one of the few wines that can pair well with sushi.

Along with Riesling, Sauvignon blanc was one of the first fine wines to be bottled with a screwcap in commercial quantities, especially by New Zealand producers. The wine is usually consumed young, as it does not particularly benefit from aging. Dry and sweet white Bordeaux, typically made with Sauvignon blanc as a major component, is the one exception.

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