2020Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2020Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Crafted from three vineyards in the Columbia Valley: Bacchus, Boushey, and Laura Lee. Bacchus is a fully sustainable vineyard and leading source of old vine Washington grapes. This higher elevation vineyard gives way to varied soils, which contributes complexity to the wine. Boushey is a vineyard the Yakima Valley AVA that offers mild temperatures and layered soils that allow for extended hang time on the vines, resulting in well-balanced wines with pure fruit expression. Laura Lee is a lower elevation site located in the Royal Slope AVA and is sustainably farmed. Each vineyard was hand harvested early in the mornings of August 28th – September 15th, 2020 to maintain freshness.
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were hand-sorted and whole-cluster-pressed. The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to maximize its aromatic potential. Over the course of 8 months, this wine was individually evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, and finally bottled with light fining and filtration between May 25th and 27th, 2021. Only 960 cases were produced.
“Intense aromas of citrus blossoms, gooseberry, lime, and chalky minerality. Swirling adds fresh herbs, dehydrated citrus peel, and underripe white peach. Youthful and full of life.” - Bryan Otis, Proprietor
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Awards & Accolades
"Aged entirely in stainless steel, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from the Bacchus, Boushey and Laura Lee vineyards. Herbal combine with gooseberry and shades of green apple on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting, featuring sweetened peach, Japanese pear, and suggestions of toasty challah bread with light grassy notes."
- 91 points, Owen Bargreen, Vinous
"Tart melon, honeyed citrus, and some steely, mineral notes all emerge from the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, a beautifully balanced, elegant white offering bright acidity, solid texture, and outstanding length. It's incredibly well done."
- 90 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com