STORY    ~ Winemaking    ~ Vineyards    ~ Arroyo Seco AVA    ~ Monterey County WINES    ~ White & Rosé Wines    ~ Red Wines    ~ Specials & Large Formats    ~ My Basket    ~ States We Ship To    ~ Read Before Ordering    ~ Shipping Rates & States    ~ Discounts WINE CLUB    ~ Sign-Up Now    ~ Members log-in WHAT'S NEW    ~ News & Awards    ~ Newsletter    ~ Coming Events    ~ Mailing List CONTACT US    ~ Taste Wine    ~ Customer Service   2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Zabala Vineyard Price: 24.00 Qty.   This Sauvignon Blanc is comprised exclusively of the low-yielding, Musque clone (FPS 27) from vines at the Zabala Vineyard. Set in the Arroyo Seco AVA's ancient river channel the property's locale features granitic topsoil arrayed on cobblestone beds. Such meager soil further diminishes yields and in concert with strong winds and dense fog combine to provide an environment ideal for compelling fruit. Hand-harvested in early September 2017, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes were crushed into stainless steel for fermentation. Racked to small mueller, steel barrels the wine aged for 6 months until being bottled on April 26, 2018. Innately racy, the straw colored wine features a bouquet with exotic aromas of melon, pineapple and star fruit, as well as lemon blossom, fresh cut hay and mineral characters. Replete with acidity, this aromatic wine has, due to the clone, a nice weight while remaining bright and refreshing. White & Rosé Wines 2014 Chardonnay, Riverbed 2014 Chardonnay, Zabala Vineyard 2015 Chardonnay, Griva Vineyard 2017 (dry) Riesling, Zabala Vineyard 2017 (dry) Rosé, Arroyo Seco 2017 Marsanne, Griva Vineyard 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Zabala Vineyard Red Wines 2014 Pinot Noir, Cedar Lane Vineyard 2014 Pinot Noir, Zabala Vineyard 2015 Grenache, Cedar Lane Vineyard 2015 Pinot Noir, Griva Vineyard 2015 Pinot Noir, Riverbed 2015 Syrah, Riverbed Specials & Large Formats Magnum Bottle (1.5ltr) - 2014 Riverbed Pinot Noir