2019 Firestone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Barbara
Winemaker Notes
This wine opens with tropical aromas of pineapple
and citrus blossom . The palate further expresses the pineapple and citrus
characters, adding notes of guava. It has a bright and lively acidity and should be
enjoyed chilled.
Composition
98% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Gewürztraminer
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Santa Barbara
Harvest Date
The Firestone vineyard was completely picked by November 11th.
Acid
6.7 g/L
pH
3.17
Aging
Stainless Steel
Alcohol %
13.9
Production Notes
2019 had a robust amount of rain during the winter, ending Santa
Barbara County's drought. We had early bud break with a mild spring and
summer. Our first pick was September 11th. There was a short heat spike in
early September which lasted about one week, then we were back to consistent,
mild weather again, allowing us to pick each block at the optimum time. The
Firestone vineyard was completely picked by November 11th.
Vineyard Notes
Santa Barbara County is located just two hours north of Los
Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco, adjacent the cold Pacific Ocean.
With the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County - roughly
18% of its total land planted to vineyards - it is among the favorite weekend
destinations for wine aficionados in the Central Coast region.
