2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Blend
89% Sauvignon Blanc
11% Semillon
The Vintage
The growing season in 2009 was ideal. With an early start in spring, mild summer and good harvest weather the quality of the fruit was outstanding. The Sauvignon Blanc was picked at full ripeness between September 4th and September 12th, while the Semillon hung on the vines for an additional three weeks and was harvested on October 3rd.
Winemaking
The wine and winemaking techniques remain consistent from vintage to vintage because of the outstanding growing conditions in the vineyards every year. The ripeness and intensity of the fruit in 2009 was a perfect match for the crisp, fruit forward style of Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc. 75% of the fruit was cool temperature fermented to preserve subtle fruit flavors and aroma and 25% was fermented in new French oak barrels. The barrel fermented portion was aged "on the lees" to add a creamy mid-palate note. 11% Semillon was blended to develop ripe flavors and aromas.
Tasting Notes
This wine is bright and aromatic with hints of honeydew and refreshing flavors of lime peel with a squeeze of orange.
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.
