2021 Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a harmonious dichotomy of fresh summer fruits, with soft spice driven accents. Distinctive aromas of peach, melon and a gentile, but quintessentially Sauvignon Blanc, grassiness lead to notes of pear, honeycrisp apple and a skosh of allspice, the latter of which are influenced by the small amount of skin contact on this wine. The texture of this wine embraces both the roundness and full mouthfeel the barrel provides, with the acidity seamlessly carrying the medium weight pallet though.
In Stock
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Designation
EMV blocks 6 and ⅞, Capstone Vineyard
Residual Sugar
1.3g/L
Alcohol %
12
Winemaker Notes
We are so excited to share our second release of Sauvignon Blanc! Sauvignon Blanc has always been a core player in our Five Forks blend, but with the addition of new plantings and Capstone Vineyard, we are able to produce a bottling as single varietal. This wine is an interesting hybrid of inspiration, embracing the unique textural perspective of Bordeaux, while highlighting freshness seen in many regions throughout the world. The high acidity of Sauvignon Blanc complements the lees contact/stirring coupled with barrel aging on a significant portion of this wine. The bright aromatics the grape naturally displays are highlighted with a small portion of this bottling fermented in stainless steel, with the barrel fermented component displaying a richer and more broad aromatic profile
Vineyard Notes
In the lively spirit of Virginia, 2021 was an exciting vintage for Early Mountain. It very much reflects the impact of site, with regions throughout the state experiencing highly varying climatic events, greatly influencing the dynamic range in fruit attributes.
Early spring, we gratefully saw few frost events, escaping significant fruit damage. Despite some early season rains, bloom-time in the vineyard was quite dry, allowing for a good fruit set. With warm daytime temperatures throughout most of the growing season, we saw high and even ripening throughout both Quaker Run and Early Mountain vineyards. The late season rains, leading to harvest were also accompanied by notable drying (this was doubly obvious when tending to our new plantings, which need water!). Overall, despite harvest-time rainfall, we could not have asked for a better result.
Food Pairing Notes
Lighter spring fare is always a complement to this Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and weight of the wine lends itself to primavera, shellfish and just about anything with a cream sauce.