2009 Kelleher "Block 21" Sauvignon Blanc
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We sourced this fruit from Crocker Vineyard up in St. Helena. We used just 10% french oak with the balance in stainless steel barrels. Our 2009 Kelleher Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc has bright aromatics of tropical notes, melon, and slight citrus. The acid is bright and balanced, with the fruit persisting from the nose to the palate. The middle palate is slightly creamy and leads into a long crisp finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Block 21
Harvest Date
September 9, 2009
Fermentation
Native
Bottling Date
May 5, 2010
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Winemaker Notes
Harvest date: September 9, 2009 Crocker Vineyard, block 21, Sauvignon Blanc clone 1Whole cluster pressed, settled overnight, racked to new tank, part of the lees was added back, about 30% Native fermentation began in the tank, then the must was barreled down into SS drums and 10 % neutral French Oak barrels. Fermentation took about 30 days, the barrels were stirred once per weekAfter fermentation was complete, the barrels were racked and sulfured intank, then returned to barrel. Stirred once a month until bottling.
Diane Martz
(May 25, 2011 at 2:20 PM)
Easily one of the best, if not THE best SB I've ever had. My only regret is that I can't order another case as it's all sold out.