Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Our 2016 rutherford estate vineyard sauvignon blanc reflects both the excellent concentration of the smaller-crop vintage and the personality of our exceptional vineyard around our winery in rutherford. As typical of this estate-grown sauvignon blanc the wine shows the most tropical fruit expression of the three sauvignon blanc wines that we produce at provenance. The aromas and flavors are filled with juicy pineapple and white peach notes intertwined with citrus blossom and wet-stone minerality. Partial barrel fermentation and aging in new oak added hints of toasted almond nutmeg and vanilla. Yeast contact enhanced the silky texture and weight on the palate. Showcasing the quality of our estate vineyard this wine has rich fruit intensity impeccable balance and a crisp yet creamy lemon curd finish. James suckling 93 points this is very layered with sliced apple pear and lemon character. Hints of bitter lemon too. Full to medium body. Pretty depth of fruit. Very fine and com