Dragonette Cellars Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc 2013 750ml
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2013 was an excellent vintage in Santa Barbara County. The season
was defined by historically low rainfall, early budbreak, and
sustained periods of warm to hot weather. Despite the heat, we
avoided the 100 degree plus spikes that can cause extreme plant
stress. Vines were active throughout the season, and the grapes had
excellent physiological and sugar ripeness. Acid levels were
moderate, as cool to cold nights and mornings allowed the vines to
suspend activity. Consistent warmth in August and September
resulted in an early harvest, which was completed quickly in
multiple selective picks.
100% Sauvignon Blanc/ BV 13.4%
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| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 18 × 18 in |
| The Vineyards | We purchase fruit by the acre, and work with the vineyard teams, managing canopy and yield for ultra-premium quality fruit. Grassini Family Vineyard – This high density vineyard has thin soils of sandy clay loam with some serpentinite. The grapes produce wines with complex aromas and flavors of sweet ripe melons and kiwi, underpinned by key lime and baking spices. Vogelzang Vineyard Vogelzang Vineyard – Gently sloping blocks are now deep rooted in maritime soils (laced with serpentinite) and carefully farmed for low yields. Spectacular and explosive aromatics and tropical flavors of mango, guava and pineapple and are well matched to aging in French oak barrels. |
| Winemaking | We pick the individual blocks in several passes, initially selecting the riper, more flavorful bunches, while leaving others on the vine for further flavor development. At least one of us is present at every pick to hand-sort the clusters in the field. Within hours, we gently press the grapes and transfer the juice directly to a mixture of tanks, barrels and 500L puncheons. Primary fermentation is completed in both tank and barrel, with native and cultured yeasts and temperature control. We block malolactic fermentation to retain freshness and then age the wines on their lees until blending and bottling. |
| Specs | COMPOSITION 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINEYARDS 50% Grassini Family 50% Vogelzang FERMENTATION: 70% Barrel fermented in Neutral French Oak, 30% in Stainless Steel CLONES 1 (85%) and Musque (15%) AVERAGE YIELD 2.12 to 4.02 tons per Acre (Average 3.2) HARVEST DATES August 12th to 30th FERMENTATION 75% Neutral French Oak, 25% Stainless Steel AGING 8 months on the lees, no stirring BOTTLED May 2, 2017 ALCOHOL: 13.4% CASES PRODUCED: 1100 |
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