Goosecross Cellars Sauvignon Blanc |
2006 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
Very mild days and cool nights followed the July heat wave, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop flavor intensity without accumulating too much sugar. Geoff prefers a fresh, bracing vibrancy of style and it requires a watchful eye and careful timing to bring in grapes with full flavor maturity and the right balance of sugar to acid. He ferments the juice slowly, at low temperatures to bring out the fresh pear, zesty citrus and hint of grassiness. Light and vivacious on the palate, there’s no oak to mask the exotic lemongrass, crisp green apple, ripe melon and a lingering grapefruit finish. |