2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Musqué
Cold tank fermentation and 14% barrel fermentation.
94 points - Beverage Dynamics
92 points, Gold Medal - Sunset International Wine Competition, 2024
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Oberon Sauvignon Blanc embodies our distinctive style. The combination of fruit with different ripeness levels brings bright natural acidity along with layered fresh fruit flavors of green apple, tart kiwi, pear and melon.
Production Notes
In 2023, Napa Valley experienced one of the longest growing seasons in a decade or more. With consistent, mild weather throughout the season, above-average crop yields, and extended hang time, 2023 is an exceptional, high-quality, memorable vintage. We harvested our warmer climate Pope valley fruit beginning in August 31st, and ended with our cooler climate Carneros and Suscol Mtn. fruit October 12th strategically planning multiple pick dates to ensure separate fruit lots with different ripeness levels; thus Tony could create a layering of flavors that givesour 2023 Sauvignon Blanc its unique and familiar style.
Winemaker Notes
Tony Coltrin set out to maximize fruit expression in our 2023 Oberon Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. “We used both cold tank fermentation and 14% barrel fermentation to maximize the overall fruit expression. The cold-fermentation in tank helps us maintain the pureness of fruit and aromatics, and barrel fermentation adds a subtle creaminess and length.” - winemaker Tony Coltrin
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
6.5 g/L
pH
3.12
Alcohol %
13.7
