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2007 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Harvest Notes
The 2007 growing season began early and was unusually dry, with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average. Cool spring weather continued into the summer with temperatures down by approximately 5 degrees from August through October. The cool, steady weather produced a long harvest spread out over 80 days. This relaxed pace allowed us to pick in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripening and flavor development in the fruit.
This lush and inviting Sauvignon Blanc combines a rich, creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and a long, refreshing finish. The aroma brings together appealing elements of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom and peach nectar, with hints of honeysuckle and graham crackers. On the palate, tropical flavors of pineapple and mango are complemented by layers of citrus, peach and ginger spice.
Varietal Content
75% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Sémillon
Harvest Information
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: August 14 — September 7, 2007
Average Sugar at Harvest: 23.7° Brix
25 Vineyards Harvested
Cooperage
100% French Oak Château-style barrels (60 Gallons)
20% Barrel-fermented in new oak
5 months sur lie
Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.5%
0.63 g/100 ml titratable acidity
21 days fermentation at 50° F
pH: 3.50
Bottled: February 2008
Released: April 2008
Harvest Notes
The 2007 growing season began early and was unusually dry, with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average. Cool spring weather continued into the summer with temperatures down by approximately 5 degrees from August through October. The cool, steady weather produced a long harvest spread out over 80 days. This relaxed pace allowed us to pick in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripening and flavor development in the fruit.
This lush and inviting Sauvignon Blanc combines a rich, creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and a long, refreshing finish. The aroma brings together appealing elements of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom and peach nectar, with hints of honeysuckle and graham crackers. On the palate, tropical flavors of pineapple and mango are complemented by layers of citrus, peach and ginger spice.
Varietal Content
75% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Sémillon
Harvest Information
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: August 14 — September 7, 2007
Average Sugar at Harvest: 23.7° Brix
25 Vineyards Harvested
Cooperage
100% French Oak Château-style barrels (60 Gallons)
20% Barrel-fermented in new oak
5 months sur lie
Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.5%
0.63 g/100 ml titratable acidity
21 days fermentation at 50° F
pH: 3.50
Bottled: February 2008
Released: April 2008