Winemaker's Tasting Notes
We continue to refine our craft, always seeking ways to enhance our
Sauvignon Blanc white blend. The 2021 vintage is a luscious blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc complemented by 7% Semillon and 3% Viognier 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 2021 Baby Blue Blanc should evolve nicely for
another 4-7 years under good cellar conditions.
Technical Data
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Semillon, 3% Viognier
Fermented 92% in stainless steel, 8% in neutral French Oak
Alcohol: 13.7%
Cases Produced: 2300 cases
Bottled: March 2022
Released: May 2022
Buy a Case of 12 bottles of Baby Blue Blanc
