2006 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Napa Valley
Blend
62% Sauvignon Blanc
38% Semillon
The Vintage
A very wet and cool spring was followed by a mild summer and temperate fall in 2006. With all of the moisture in the soil after the winter and spring rains, the grape clusters and leaf canopy grew beautifully through the summer. Leafing and thinning was the routine in the vineyards in 2006 to keep the ripening process on track.
Winemaking
The moderate weather provided for slow and steady grape development throughout the summer and by the middle of September, the fruit reached optimum ripeness with ideal sugars and wonderful, crisp flavors.
Tasting Notes
The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend is a vibrant offering with aromas of grapefruit, melon and hints of peach. It is light to medium bodied and delivers rich and refreshing citrus flavors and excellent balance with the extra spice of oak and a full finish that comes with the additional Semillon in the blend.
The Closure
This wine is sealed with a cork free closure. The screw cap closure has a liner that was designed specifically for wine and forms an ideal seal to retain the freshness of this Sauvignon Blanc.
