Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyards The grapes for our sauvignon blanc come from premier vineyards throughout Napa Valley including our estate ranches in Carneros southeastern Napa Rutherford and Calistoga. This diversity of fruit enables us to craft a rich complex sauvignon blanc that is simultaneously fresh crisp and zesty. Our 2016 vintage is a blend of 97% sauvignon blanc and 3% semillon. Vintage 2016 The 2016 vintage in Napa Valley got off to an excellent start with much-needed winter and early spring rainfall that replenished soils and the water table. Moderate-to-warm spring time temperatures generated early flavor development in the grapes while a generally cool growing season ensured their slow and uniform ripening. These conditions yielded sauvignon blanc grapes with tremendous flavor concentration coupled with perfectly balanced acidity. Winemaking We harvest our sauvignon blanc grapes during the cool nighttime hours to fully capture their fresh pure flavors and vibrant acidity. Whole-clus