
2020 Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill AVA
Our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of lemon curd, grapefruit and white flower. The palate is
clean and crisp with flavors of mango and honeydew melon flowing through the long, juicy finish.
Winemaker Notes
Our 2020 Sauvignon Blanc captures the exotic, vibrant and complex fruit character of our estate-grown grapes. The vineyards are ideally situated to take advantage of soil changes, different aspects, and exposures to sun and wind. Sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Musqué add layers of flavor and interest to
the blend. In the winery, we preserve the distinctive aromatics of the grapes by minimizing exposure to air and fermenting with carefully selected cultured yeast in a combination of stainless steel and French oak. Aging on the lees with regular stirring bring all the elements together, giving us a complete and
harmonious wine.
Composition
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 3% Sauvignon Musqué
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Harvest Date
August 24 - September 24, 2020
Acid
6.594 g/L
pH
3.15
Aging
Aged for 7 months in 59% French oak (13% new), 41% stainless steel
Fermentation
cultured yeast fermentation in barrel
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Enthusiast
90
Production Notes
Average Yields: 6.2 tons/acre
Average Brix at Harvest: 24.3°
Vineyard Notes
The 2020 vintage was a dry growing season, with only a few spring showers, but
we had good fruit-set and cluster development. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes
came in perfectly ripe and beautiful at harvest.
Production
bi-weekly bâtonnage for three months