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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
David's Vineyard
Acid
8.1
pH
3.24
Aging
Stainless
Fermentation
Cold soaked for 9 hours before pressing
Residual Sugar
0.20%
Alcohol %
12.9
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
In Stock
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bright with citrus notes and minerality on the nose, this white wine is crisp, delicious, and sure to please your palate.
Awards
2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Silver Medal (2021 Vintage); Best of Class - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2022 Vintage); Gold Medal - 2023 TEXSOM Awards (2022 Vintage)
Vineyard Notes
The vineyard is filled with varieties that are exciting and will shape Michigan countries future. It sits high up on a plateau overlooking the Manitou islands. The layout and design are in keeping with our most progressive techniques. The location and shape of the land will allow even the most difficult varieties to fully develop regardless of the vintage's challenges.
Production Notes
Upon harvesting this wine, we decided to gamble and go for a maximization of varietal character. To do this we crush the fruit and let the juice soak in the skins in an anoxic environment for an extended period of time. This also helps to load the juice with precursors of pleasant aromatic compounds.
Winemaker Notes
Sauvignon Blanc is both a nightmare and a dream to make. It requires painstaking decision making and always leaves you second guessing. The reason for this is the uniqueness of its aromatics. The aromatic complex of Sauvignon Blanc is situated in a family that has both beautiful characteristics and very off putting ones. While making this wine we see both sides of this. It's our job to trust our instincts and drive this wine where it needs to be.
Food Pairing Notes
Sauvignon Blanc makes the perfect companion to herb-driven sauces over chicken, tofu, or fish. It also matches well with herb-driven Asian flavors like Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.
Product Reviews
Gold Medal - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition; VinePair - 90 Points and "The 14 Best Grüner Veltliners of 2023"
