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2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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At Duckhorn Vineyards, we have been making our Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc since 1982. Harvested from our estates and select Napa Valley vineyards, this rich and elegant Sauvignon Blanc was blended with Sémillon to add depth and complexity. Fermented and aged using both stainless steel and French oak, it offers ripe citrus and tropical flavors, refreshing acidity and Sémillon-driven silkiness.

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Wine Spectator
Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style. Elegant peach, melon and citrus flavors are juicy and plump, with a pretty floral vein and a sleek, crisp frame. A note of lemon verbena lingers. Drink now.

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Wine Profile

Production Notes
Composition: 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Sémillon; Aging & Oak: 10% New French Oak, 5 months sur lie, 90% Stainless Steel
Winemaker Notes
Enticing aromas of grapefruit, melon and lime leap from the glass, followed by tropical notes of lychee, pineapple and passionfruit. On the palate, this Sauvignon Blanc is juicy and bright, with silky layers of fruit balanced by lovely natural acidity and a vibrant streak of minerality. Hints of zesty citrus and subtle baking spices linger throughout a long, focused finish.
Production
The 2017 growing season began with abundant winter rains, followed by a warm, dry spring that led to a perfectly timed budbreak. In addition to replenishing the water table, the early season rains produced robust canopies, which provided invaluable shade during a week-long heat event that kicked harvest into gear during the last week of August. This was followed by a much-needed cooldown that allowed the vines to recuperate, while also giving us extra hangtime for flavor development and tannin resolution. We harvested throughout September and into early October, with the grapes showing lovely ripeness and quality, yielding plush, polished and wonderfully complex wines.
Other Notes
Released: April 2018

Wine Specs

Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
August 16 - September 9, 2017
Sugar
23.1° Brix
Acid
0.53 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.47
Fermentation
21 days fermentation at 55˚F
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Review Online
91

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Emil
(Jan 2, 2019 at 10:27 AM)
Ok! I’ve had a lot of Sauvignon Blanc in my day! This one is one of the best ! It is very California with a nod to the Loire ..

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