Chateau Saint Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven 07
Forward aromas and flavors are focused on lime, grapefruit zest and pear.
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Lime, grapefruit zest and pear aromas precede a spicy oak note and a nice,
round texture. The bright acidity of this cool vintage gives the wine an appealing
crispness and long, fresh aftertaste. 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Semillon Each lot of Sauvignon Blanc grapes was handled individually throughout the
winemaking process. After inoculation with Premier Cuvee yeast, the wine fermented
for 14 days in new and one-year-old French oak. To add complexity and structure,
it was aged sur lie for four months. Check back soon for acclaim for this vintage. The 1999 vintage earned accolades
like this: 91 pts. Wine & Spirits "Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs" August 2001 92 pts. Wine Enthustiast "Best Buy" June 2001 "Rich Taste, Right Price" USA Today April 20, 2001
The 2000 vintage was one of the coolest growing seasons in the past 20 years.
The cool weather allowed for extended hang time and development of especially
vibrant fruit aromas and flavors. To protect this intensity, grapes were harvested
at night when vineyard temperatures were coldest.
