Production Notes: Harvested at night and in the early morning hours, the wine was fermented cool in temperature controlled stainless steel to maximize the fresh fruit characteristics and retain its acidity and long finish.
Winemaker Notes: The wine starts with a heavy dose of nose candy: melons, pears and lychee all surround your senses. The palate opens up to summer peach, dried apricot and tropical fruits.
Food Pairing: It's quite possibly the perfect accompaniment to summer "chain gang" duties in the yard, fresh fish, spicy fair, or even Sunday morning fruit salads.

Winemaker notes: The chardonnay is exactly what a California Chardonnay should be - bright, fresh and lush in flavor. The fruit comes through immediately with this wine, making it an excellent match with any Asian dish or meal that might have a bit of spice. Incredibly refreshing, this wine is the perfect reward for a day spent exploring new territory, like a road trip down the Bohemenian Highway.

SILVER MEDAL, San Francisco Chronicle, 2010

Vintage Notes: The 2007 growing season began early with 90 degree temperatures followed by late spring rains. August and September were cool making perfect "hang time" conditions and the grapes benefited from this long growing season. Towards the end of September the weather heated up producing bright, concentrated fruit.

BODY FEATURES: Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are organically grown and farmed by the Bartolucci Family of Mendocino, a family devoted to organic farming for over a decade. Organic farming requires a commitment to a method of farming that eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and toxic insecticides in favor of natural practices that protect the health of farm workers, create a thriving wildlife habitat, and result in clean run-off and healthier soils. Even better, these practices result in delicious wine. The grapes are certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, the most recognized and trusted seal in the organic marketplace.

Winemakers Comments: "Citrus fruit aromas with crisp flavors of lemon peel, grapefruit and orange blossom." Charlie Tsegeletos, Winemaker

Fermentation & Aging The grapes were selectively picked, crushed and delivered directly to the tank press. The juice was gently extracted from the grapes to maximize the fresh fruit and then settled for 48 hours. The juice was then racked to a fermenting tank. Fermentation took place at 55 degrees to further accentuate the bright fruit character of the wine. This wine saw no oak or malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Notes:A clean and golden color accented by Viognier. Stunningly floral and full on the nose, with scents of honey, apricot and pear. Crisp upon entry, with immediate notes of lemon and grapefruit, moving into more rounded flavors like vanilla and hibiscus flowers, ending on a dry finish with gripping texture, coming from its generous minerality and balanced acidity.
Pleasing by itself, or in harmony with creamy cheeses, barbecued chicken, cream-based pastas, grilled fish (halibut, salmon, snapper). Best served chilled and enjoyed with friends.

VINTAGE NOTES: Cool weather in the beginning of the season resulted in natural fruit concentration on the vine and encouraged a long, slow maturation. Toward the end of the season, temperatures rose steadily to more fully develop aromas of melon, pear and citrus.

WINEMAKING: Fermentation was carried out gradually to maximize the extraction of the fruit and mineral aromas. After completing fermentation, the wine remained sur lie to broaden the palate richness.

TASTING NOTES: Fresh complex aromas of pear, green melon and lime are balanced by crisp acidity and bright mineral notes that lead to a clean, strong finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Root: 1 Sauvignon Blanc is an extremely food-friendly wine that pairs beautifully with rich creamy sauces, seafood, chicken primavera, grilled pork and Caesar salad. APPELLATION: Casablanca Valley, Chile
WINEMAKER: Felipe Tosso
WINERY: Viña Ventisquero
VARIETAL: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.8 g/L ALCOHOL: 13.1% pH: 3.2

Food Pairings: Perfect with seafood, poultry and soft cheeses.

GypZ Favorite and I've found numerous favorable reviews for this value priced wine.
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This is a pleasing and unpretentious wine showing fresh tropical and citrus notes joined by fragrant notes of apple and baking spices. The supple palate is laden with flavors of pineapple and bright lemon zest. The warm-climate ripe fruit marries nicely with the bright acidity from cooler regions, resulting in a wine with medium acidity that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with an array of foods.