Vintage:
2015 was yet another in a line of great vintages. In terms of vintage character, it was largely defined by how early it was. Due to a very mild winter, bud break happened several weeks earlier than average which led to an early harvest: we were done before the end of September. The weather was very moderate during the majority of the growing season with a series of heat spikes post-veraison. That late season heat really got the flavors moving, pushing everything to nice full ripeness. We saw generally lighter yields in 2015, but that was no surprise after three large vintages. - Cameron Parry, Winemaker
Harvest:
Our Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in various microclimates of the Napa Valley. The warmer Napa Valley microclimates give us grapes that result in wines with a lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and in the flavor. The cooler areas of Napa Valley provide fruit with a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness that balances the rich creaminess from "sur lie" aging.
Winemaking:
All of the Sauvignon Blanc (82%) and Semillon (18%) was whole-cluster pressed which gives us juice of incredibly high fruitiness and softness. After pressing and settling, the juice was moved to neutral oak barrels, put through a long, cool fermentation, and allowed to age "sur lie" for a total of five months in barrel. Malolactic fermentation is avoided in order to preserve the bright fruit and lively natural acidity that make this wine so refreshing and enjoyable.
Menu suggestion:
This Sauvignon Blanc is rather versatile; working well with a variety of dishes from delicate sole to herb roasted chicken- all paired with good company. - Cameron Parry, Winemaker
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Groth's 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is bright, focused and nicely delineated throughout. I would prefer to drink it over the next year, while the lemon and grapefruit flavors retain the vivacity. - Antonio Galloni 88 Points
