2020 Sansara Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Harvest Date
September 2020
Acid
.52 g/100mL
pH
3.40
Aging
Fermented in stainless-steel, aged four months in neutral French oak barrels with light lees time.
Bottling Date
February 2021
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our low-yielding Musque clone is responsible for the vibrant characteristics of this Sauvignon Blanc. To define the nose of Sansara, simply think of a stroll through an orchard or garden that welcomes you with aromas of flowering fruit trees giving way to the acidity of the fruit itself. Orange blossom, peach blossom, gooseberry, and passionfruit. The acidity slides under the palate before pulling itself up and over with hints of green bell pepper, lemon mint and the tease of salinity.
Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Notes
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown on richer, loamier soils for better canopy protection and distinct varietal aromas and flavors. We use a full range of clones to create a wine of greater complexity. These include our Entav 378 Sauvignon Blanc clone, which adds minerality & lemon zest, and two blocks Musqué clone which adds a distinctive aromatic herbal and tropical fruit notes. To preserve its vibrant fruit flavors 2020 Sansara Sauvignon Blanc was stainless-steel fermented at cool temperatures with a select yeast strain to enhance Sauvignon Blanc aromatics. Post fermentation, the wine spent four months in neutral oak barrels with light lees contact to improve mouthfeel.