
2018 Firestone Vineyard Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley
Winemaker Notes
Our Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted near the Crossroads Estate property in the Santa Ynez Valley. It has concentrated flavors of passion fruit, grapefruit and melon that dance on the palate.
Composition
95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Rousanne
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
pH
3.2
Aging
8 months in French and Hungarian Oak | 10% New
Tannin
8.2 g/L
Alcohol %
14.5
Production Notes
The 2018 vintage was mild overall with low rainfall totals and only a single notable heat streak in early September. The mellow weather allowed us to pick each block at the optimal time.