Tasting Notes:
"Musque clone Sauvignon Blanc vines planted almost twenty years ago by John Anthony Truchard on two acres of estate vineyard in Carneros. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit, white flower and vanilla nougat. Juicy, ripe flavors of cantaloupe and baked pineapple balanced by tart passionfruit and light toasted almond. The palate is round and complex with refreshing acidity and a bright, mineral finish."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2019 John Anthony • Sauvignon Blanc Carneros Church Vineyard | Score: 92+
The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Carneros Church Vineyard leaps from the glass with notions of lemon meringue pie, white peaches and fresh pineapple plus suggestions of baking bread, toasted almond, coriander seed and shaved ginger. Medium-bodied, the palate has a delicious creamy character with lots of citrus and stone fruit layers, finishing spicy.

Drink Date: 2020 - 2025

In the Vineyard:
Year Planted: 2003
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Clone: 100% Musque
Sub Appellation: Carneros
Vineyard: Church (4 acres, 2 acres planted to Musque)
Harvest Date: October 9th, 2019

In the Cellar:
Bottling: 381 Cases Produced
Fermentation: 61% Neutral French Oak, 24% New French Oak; 15% Stainless Steel; 42% malolactic fermentation
Coopers: Tonnellerie Quintessence, Demptos
Barrel Age: 3 months