2019 - Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc

On land first planted to vines in the 1870s, our Miller Ranch Vineyard is south of Yountville nestled between the Napa River and Hopper Creek. Here the soils are silty, cool, and deep, perfect for aromatic white wines. Open to the south, the vineyard enjoys the benefit of breezes and fog off the bay which contributes to the wine’s green citrus, melon notes, and bright minerality.

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Reviews 93 points Tasting Panel, September/October 2021 issue
90 points, wine.com, Wilfred Wong, 6/19/21
90 points Blue Lifestyle, Antonio Dias Blue, October 2020
89 points Wine Spectator, MaryAnn Worobiec, April 30, 2021
89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, November 5, 2020 Vintage Notes The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season, not without its moments of unpredictability, helped to preserve freshness
and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture. Tasting Notes Bright and lively, with light aromatics of ruby red grapefruit, pineapple, and melon. Honeydew, tangelo and lime sorbet flavors burst through this well-balanced wine with energetic acidity and a crisp, mineral finish.

Varietal 95% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Sémillon
Appellation Yountville
Vineyard 100% Miller Ranch
Harvest Info August 30 – September 4, 2019
21.7° Brix
Fermentation & Maturation Profile The wine was 100% tank fermented
No malolactic fermentation
Analysis 13.6% Alcohol
5.52 g/L TA
3.31 pH
0.04% Rs