Estancia Sauvignon Blanc

TASTING NOTES Enticing tropical fruit grapefruit lemongrass and lime skin. Crisp and elegant flavors of tropical fruits nectarines and citrus with a crisp palate and wet stone minerality. VINEYARD NOTES The biggest influence on the climate of Monterey County vineyards is invisible yet its effects are undeniable. Beneath the surface of the Monterey Bay lies an immense canyon which spans 60 miles in width with a two-mile depth. This underwater masterpiece generates cool Pacific air which is then funneled through the Gabilan and Santa Lucia mountain ranges. This natural air conditioning results in slow and gentle ripening-an ideal climate for our Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Micro- Climates The wines of Monterey County are defined by how close they are to the chilly waters of the Pacific and the fog that rolls in from the sea. In the Northern part of the region the cool climate favors Rieslings and Pinot Noir Grapes but as you move South Bordeaux varieties are more commonly see