Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Sauvignon Blanc

Description

Tasting Notes A fresh, fruit-forward wine brimming with melon, ripe pear and Meyer lemon aromas and flavors and a concentrated mouth feel, this richly textured wine leaves a lively impression on the palate that leads to a long, flavorful finish. – Mike Januik, WinemakerVintage The Columbia Valley enjoyed another warm growing season in 2015. Careful canopy management in the vineyard throughout the summer shaded the grapes from too much afternoon sun, and though warm daytime temperatures persisted throughout the fall, the days were offset by the Columbia Valleys cool autumn nights. The conditions combined to slow ripening just enough to develop full physiological maturity in the fruit, resulting in fresh, concentrated grapes with balanced natural acidity.Vineyard Washington wine critic Paul Gregutt named Stillwater Creek one of Washingtons Top 20 vineyards, in part because of the site’s outstanding Sauvignon Blanc. With the goal of growing world-class wine grapes through careful vineyard management and innovative clonal selection, this steep, south-facing estate vineyard on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills is gaining a growing following.WinemakingBarrel fermented in a combination of new and one-year-old French oakSur lie aged seven months for richness and a creamy textureBlended with Semillon for added complexity and length on the finish – Novelty Hill