Tasting Notes
A long, rainy start to the growing season and cooler than average spring and summer temperatures allowed the grapes an extended hang-time, yielding full flavor development. Our Windy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc opens with tropical fruit aromas and fresh lemon zest. The palate is bright and juicy with lemon curd, honeydew melon, and grapefruit flavors culminating in a refreshing, crisp finish.
Vineyard Notes
Since its founding in 1972, Chalk Hill Estate has been recognized as one of California’s benchmark producers. Our 1300+-acre property is located at the convergence of a number of diverse climates, soils and terrains in the northeastern hills of Sonoma County. The complexity of the terroir enables us to produce a range of wines from nearly 300 acres of vineyards woven amongst the native oak woodlands, meadows and streams. This Sauvignon Blanc comes from Windy Ridge, located at an elevation of 630 feet and featuring freedraining, rocky soil. This wine includes Chalk Hill N Clones 01 and 253, and Oak Hill D Clone 253.
A long, rainy start to the growing season and cooler than average spring and summer temperatures allowed the grapes an extended hang-time, yielding full flavor development. Our Windy Ridge Sauvignon Blanc opens with tropical fruit aromas and fresh lemon zest. The palate is bright and juicy with lemon curd, honeydew melon, and grapefruit flavors culminating in a refreshing, crisp finish.
Wine Data
Origin: Sonoma
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Acid: 6.52 g/L
pH: 3.33
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
