
2021 John Anthony Church Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes:
"Entirely produced from Musqué clone, the Church Vineyard sauvignon blanc undergoes partial malolactic fermentation. Barrel fermented for four months in mostly-neutral French oak. This is a sauvignon blanc for chardonnay lovers. Orange Julius, Mexican fruit salad and minty fragrances. Flavors are deep and tropical with mango, papaya, Key Lime pie and lemon verbena. One of our truest expressions to date."
In the Vineyard:
Year Planted: 2003
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Clone: 100% Musqué Clone
Sub Appellation: Carneros
Vineyard: Church (4 acres, 2 acres planted to Musque)
Harvest Date: September 13th, 2021
In the Cellar:
Bottling: 304 Cases Produced
Fermentation: 40% New French Oak (66% Leroi and 33% Tonnellerie Quintessence) and 60% Neutral French Oak
Coopers: Tonnellerie Quintessence, Demptos
Barrel Age: 4 months