2023 Lolonis Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Redwood Valley

A historic vineyard goes to rehab (no, no, no).

Rehab year for what are the continent’s OLDEST SB VINES planted in 1942--as all the kicker canes and dead wood was cut from the octogenarian vines to promote better health. The soil was amended with organic composts and cover crops to hedge in their favor. And the trellising was repositioned to encourage more even ripening. All of these initiatives by our friend / collaborator / local vit hero Scott Knippelmeir. We are very excited to have him working in this historic vineyard in need of support. If there is any downside it’s this: the long term viticultural initiatives led to short term yield reductions. Micro-sized crop with miniature berries and ultra concentrated juice. We raised this 2023 in one cigar-shaped barrel, and the rest in stainless steel. The wine is purely soil driven with no obvious SB character. Expect Bosc pears and yellow kiwis and crushed chalk in the nose…and yuzu, rock salt and tomatillo flavors in the mouth. Bake a simple onion tart, pull a cork, and love your life.

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