2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek
Mauritson
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Aging
50% Stainless Steel 50% Foudre fermented
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
On the nose, enticing perfumed aromas include candied lime,
white hyacinth blossom and wet stone, with a beautiful
underlying pulse of gala melon flesh and white pineapple. The
entry is lovely and very inviting. On the palate, cleansing
Bergamot orange zest gives the wine focus, while a kiss of
summer ripened Mirabelle plum carries the round and
refreshing lift on the finish.
Vineyard Notes
Our 2023 vintage is sourced entirely from our Hardie Ranch.
Planted more than two decades ago, it’s located in the northern
part of the valley, along the banks of Dry Creek, where the soil
is gravelly and deep, allowing for great water drainage and root
penetration. Harvesting this vineyard multiple times allows us
to create blending options by capturing different aromatic and
flavor profiles, as does fermenting and aging in stainless steel
and large-format wood vessels versus small-format barrels. Each
decision is driven by our goal to achieve maximum depth and
complexity. A return to cooler than average summer
temperatures and a subsequent later harvest date also helped
imbue the Sauvignon Blanc with incredible freshness and
energy.
Winemaker Notes
The Mauritson Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc exemplifies
our core philosophy: Great wine is made in the vineyard! This
single vineyard release sees minimal oak and doesn’t go through
malolactic fermentation. It’s truly one of the purest expressions
of Sauvignon Blanc you will find in California.