2020 Foley Johnson Handmade Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford
Our 2020 Handmade Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc is filled with bright citrus aromas with hints of lemon
grass. The palate is rich and full with juicy flavors of white nectarine, grapefruit and a subtle wet stone
minerality from the concrete egg aging. A refreshing wine with well balanced acidity and a lingering juicy
finish.
Winemaker Notes
The winter of 2019-2020 produced average rainfall in Napa County with the bulk of rainfall January
through May. Spring temperatures were mild and warm, with bud break two weeks earlier than average.
Temperatures during the summer were above average, which led to early grape ripening and an early
harvest. The fruit for our 2020 Rosato was harvested just prior to the Glass Fire which damaged many
wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Rutherford
Harvest Date
August 17th 2021
Acid
6.6 g/L
pH
3.32
Aging
4 months sur lie in a concrete egg tanks
Bottling Date
January 2021
Alcohol %
13.8
Production Notes
The grapes were harvested in the morning hours on August 17, 2020.
The fruit came from our Estate vineyard block 1 and was skin soaked which allows the skins to touch the juice for 24 hours to extract more color and aromatics. The juice was then fermented and aged for four months in our concrete egg tanks.
Vineyard Notes
Our Sauvignon Blanc is planted in sandy soils along the Napa River at our estate vineyard in Rutherford, one of the most heralded AVAs in Napa Valley. In addition to its historical importance, Rutherford is a premier region for luxury-class, Bordeaux-variety wines.
Production
378 Cases