rombauer california sauvignon blanc

Winery NotesThis Sauvignon Blanc has quickly become a Rombauer Vineyards signature favorite. Consistently adored by both critics and consumers, we are thrilled with the quality of the 2021 vintageTasting NotesPale yellow with a touch of a green hue. Bursting with lively flavors of pink grapefruit, lime, and honeyed apricot with a warm note of vanilla on the finish. The wine is fresh and lively on the palate, allowing the lime to shine while the bright acidity makes for a mouthwatering finish that keeps you coming back for more.Vintage NotesThere were light rains in January and February and then no notable precipitation occurred for the rest of the growing season. This allowed the fruit to flower and set beautifully, leading into a warm summer without major heat spikes. Sustainable farming practices throughout the growing season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology. An early harvest, we started picking Sauvignon Blanc on August 10th, 12 days earlier than the 2020 vintage.Vineyard NotesThe fruit for this wine comes from premium growing sites in Sonoma and Napa counties that offer abundant sunshine yet moderate temperatures—ideal conditions for cultivating delicious Sauvignon Blanc.Winemaking NotesPicked at night, the grapes were gently whole cluster pressed while the fruit was still cool. The majority of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks, while the remainder fermented in a combination of French oak barrels and concrete tanks, imparting weight and texture to the finished wine. The wine was bottled with a screw cap closure to preserve the freshness and vibrancy found in this Sauvignon Blanc.