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2008 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
90 POINTS - Wine & Spirits
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| $19.00 per bottle |
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Our Estate Sauvignon Blanc is made from our Russian River Valley vineyards. These include: Slusser 53%, Ricioli and Brooks each 11%, Gann Family 9%, Chalk Ridge 8%, Jensen Lane 3%, Crinella 2%, and Mirabelle and Gianquinto each 1%.
A very dry spring became the worst frost season since 1974. Two sub 30 F nights- one in March and one in April-- burned newly emerged shoots in unprotected vineyards and augured a difficult season for those inclined to superstition. At the very least, in some vineyards crop was reduced significantly, in others less so; but overall crop prediction was difficult. Mild foggy and dry late spring and early summer lead to a mid August fogless and hot period that reached its peak with a 108 F day on August 29th. This pushed the sugars up and had many predicting an early end to harvest. After a flurry of Sauvignon Blanc harvesting, the fog returned; and we brought in the balance of the fruit unrushed. The grapes were in excellent shape. Overall, the vintage was a cool one with a total of 2,723 degree days at Slusser.
Vibrant straw in color with a tinge of green. Smoothly textured and quaffable flavors, similar to the aromas with a long, lingering zingy finish.
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