2015 Dry creek vineyard

$29.99

Description

Winery : Dry Creek Vineyard
Winemaker : Tim Bell
Three Word Taste Summary : honeysuckle , minerality , citrus
Food Pairings : Fresh Oysters, Shellfish, Seasonal Salads and Vegetables
Suggested Drinking Window : Between 2016 and 2021
Tasting Notes
This delicious wine incorporates small amounts of Sauvignon Musqué and Sauvignon Gris which adds a layer of depth and a fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel. At first swirl, this wine presents aromas of honeydew melon, ripe pear and some floral notes. On the palate, flavors of Meyer lemons, tangerines and mineral notes come through with a slightly creamy, but lively finish. Stainless steel fermentation was supplemented with small amounts of chestnut, acacia and French oak barrels adding additional character and nuance to this delicious wine. Seamless from start to finish, this is an elegant and refined Sauvignon Blanc.
Vintage Notes
A dry and warm winter began the 2015 growing season with budbreak coming in early March. Cool weather came during fruit set, with not a lot of sunshine. A heat spike came in late June. However, the grapes ripened evenly and flavor and development were right where we wanted them to be. Yields were a bit down from previous vintages, but the quality was extremely high. This was one of the earliest harvests in history with one of the earliest finishes in our history!