Loleta Vineyards Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

From the limestone character of Sancerre to the green, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this style group often shows off cut grass and wet stone.. High-acidity grape varieties are often grown in warmer climates to achieve this refreshing style.

Vineyard Notes

The Central Coast AVA in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the Central Valley. The cool climate in much of the Central Coast AVA is excellently suited to the Burgundy varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, despite the fact that the northernmost part of the region is a full 10 degrees closer to the equator than Burgundy (at latitude 47°N). The hotter, more inland areas of the Central Coast are also good for Zinfandel, which is planted in San Benito County and Paso Robles. Cabernet Sauvignon does well in the higher-altitude parts of the AVA, particularly in the Santa Cruz Mountains north of Monterey Bay.

Winemaking Notes

The Upper Loire regions of Sancerre and neighboring Pouilly- Fumé are, arguably, the iconic appellations for Sauvignon Blanc both in France and for wine lovers worldwide. While Bordeaux also claims the variety, it is (in keeping with the winemaking of the region) often made as part of a blended wine. In the white wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, however, the grape appears alone, often seeing little to no oak, although top examples can undergo some oak aging. Pouilly-Fumé wines get their name from the characteristic smokey, gunflint aromas associated with the wines of the area – "Pouilly Fumé" means "smoked Pouilly" (these wines can also be labeled "Blanc Fumé de Pouilly", or Smoked White of Pouilly). This flinty aspect of the Sauvignon Blanc aroma is often found in.