2023 STONE BLOSSOM SAUVIGNON BLANC

$30.00
Edna Valley - San Luis Obispo Coast
SIP Certified Sustainable

PLACE

99% of Sauvignon Blanc in California is grown in a warm climate. Cool climate Sauvignon Blanc is rare here, yet it’s the norm for the greatest SBs in the world (think Sancerre and Marlborough). We feel honored to be at the forefront of leading the cool climate Sauvignon Blanc charge on the California coast. Our Stone Blossom joins Clone 1, Musqué Clone, and ENTAV Clone 530 (a Loire Valley clone). This vintage, we are especially excited to start working with the Salaal Vineyard in the heart of the Edna Valley. Here, we source both Clone 1 and the Musqué Clone, a new addition that adds a delightful floral aroma to our wine. At the Paragon Vineyard, we continue our work with Clone 530. This clone, planted on the north side of the property in iron and volcanic soils, ripens earlier and has much lower pyrazines than Clone 1. It brings a unique and fascinating dimension to our wine. Crafted from old vines and a new clonal source, this extreme cool climate Sauvignon Blanc represents a promising, outside-the-box SB expression from California.

AROMATICS

The 2023 vintage stands out as one of the coolest on record, resulting in a wine with pronounced salty citrus, herbal and mineral aromas. The wine opens with zesty citrus notes complemented by spicy, herbal green undertones. Subtle hints of green apple, cucumber, and melon linger in the background, along with floral aromas of exotic spice and coriander. The nose also carries an appealing earthiness that harmonizes beautifully with the bright citrus promise.

PALATE

Imagine if there were Sauvignon Blanc pop rocks…this wine is right there with its explosive freshness on the palate.  Don’t let the energy fool you, there is a ton of texture to this wine that brings out a complex collection of flavors.   Salty citrus fruit leads, followed by earthy green herbal notes that are rounded out by melon and peach.  All of this is framed by mouthwatering minerality.  You can taste the age and wisdom of these vines and their five decades of coexistence with the nearby Pacific Ocean.  This is definitely not your typical California SB.

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