Whitehall Lane 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92+ Points
Aromas of stone fruit, golden fig, gooseberry and lemon sorbet dominate the nose of this immediately appealing Sauvignon Blanc. It is more forthcoming and delicious than expected on the palate, where white peach, golden fig, gooseberry, grapefruit pith and preserved lemon flavors create a flashy, palate-coating and lingering melange. If built for a wide variety of cuisines, it is a pleasure all by itself.
Varietal:
Sauvignon Blanc
Barrel Aging:
Before fermentation, a portion of the Sauvignon Blanc juice underwent cold stabulation (chilling at 40 F) for 8 days, increasing the texture and aromatics. 75% of the fruit was cool fermented in stainless steel tanks while 25% was fermented in French oak barrels (15% new, 10% neutral). Native yeast fermentation took place in barrel, with sur lies (on the lees) and battonage (stirring) for four months. All these winemaking techniques create a unique Sauvignon Blanc with enhanced flavors and aromas, whilst offering a bold, round mid-palate and long, lingering finish.
Composition:
81% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Semillon
