The 2012 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc has aromatics of guava, papaya, white peach, mandarin, Meyer lemon and lime. The wine fills the palate with fruit flavors and a round fullness, finishing with crisp, refreshing acidity.

Across California, 2012 was an exceptional vintage both in terms of fruit quality and abundance. Temperatures stayed moderate, but with enough sun during the day to produce mature fruit with true varietal flavors in time for harvest. Warm tropical notes developed early in much of our Sauvignon Blanc fruit, and carried through the growing season. The warmer tropical aromatics are characteristic of our favorite vineyard in Monterey, while Napa Valley vineyards offer stone fruit flavors, and fruit from Lake County brings citrus qualities to our Sauvignon Blanc blend. Combining fruit from throughout the state creates a balanced, food-friendly wine.

To preserve the wine’s fruit and acidity, it is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, a small percentage of which are smaller stainless steel drums that give the wine added texture and roundness from sur lie aging.

Varietal:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation:
California
Sonoma County
Napa Valley
Monterey
Lake County
Lodi
Barrel:
100% Stainless Steel
Alcohol:
13.9%