2001 SAUVIGNON BLANC

I learned from the 2000 Sauvignon Blanc that it is possible to get too much of a good thing, ie, new French oak (NFO), especially in Sauvignon Blanc. Our 2001 saw only partial new oak as well as the benefit of two different yeasts. I think you will find this version to have more typicity and better balance.
Grape source Rutherford Bench
Harvest date 09/15/01
Brix @ harvest 22°
pH 3.18
TA 5.4 gm/L
Alcohol 13.0%
Barrels used 50% NFO, 50% 1 yr.
Time in barrel 8 mos.
Filtration 1.2µ 0.45µ
Bottling date 07/27/02
Bottles produced 602
Release date 09/01/02
Winery price $12.

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