Accolade(s)
91 Points - International Wine Review
91 Points - Wine & Spirits Magazine
Winemaker's Tasting NotesWe continue to refine our craft, always seeking ways to enhance our Sauvignon Blanc white blend. Five choice vineyards contributed to the 96% Sauvignon Blanc for this 2020 cuvee, complemented by 3% Viognier and 1% Semillon for added layering and complexity.
A wine's color is the first sensory gift offered the moment it hits the glass, and variations in hue tell a fascinating story all on their own. Here the subtlest shade of pale straw radiates with purity that seems to first absorb and then reflect back all the light in the room. The sensory dance continues with pristine aromas of fresh-squeezed lime, grapefruit, chamomile tea and a delicate bouquet of exotic flowers, all seamlessly integrated into a fragrant and harmonious whole. And then we taste the wine and the electric excitement all comes to a crescendo with a laser-like burst of bright citrus, exotic kiwi, tangy gooseberry and subtle layers of lemongrass and brine to create the most tantalizing ensemble - this is what all the light in the room would taste like if you could drink it!
A note about temperature: Many assume SB is meant to be consumed ice cold. While delightful on a hot day or evening, the full character of this wonderful white will reveal itself as it warms up just a bit. Start at around 50 degrees F if you can, then experience the complete wine as it warms a little more in your glass.
Food Affinities
Sauvignon Blanc has a place at the table all year long. Spring and summer come to mind first with fresh veggies, fruits, ceviche, oysters, grilled white fish, poultry and anything else light and frefreshing. And then the wonderful truth is that fall and winter also provide ample opportunity to celebrate this delightful varietal. The trick is to seek purity and balance in your winter flavors, where you taste each component on the plate, such as herbed potatoes, fried chicken, whole bakes fish and the like, all hearty but delineated. Fun to explore all year round!
Ageability
Oh so good right away, but also built to develop for longer than many might expect. The 2020 Baby Blue Blanc should evolve nicely for another 4-7 years under good cellar conditions.
Technical Data
96% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Viognier, 1% Semillon
Fermented 92% in stainless steel, 8% in neutral French Oak
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH: 3.27
TA: 6.4 g/L
Cases Produced: 1964 cases
Bottled: March 2021
Released: May 2021
Baby Blue Blanc from Kenneth Kahn on Vimeo.
