Winemaker's Tasting Notes
We continue to refine our craft, always seeking ways to enhance our Sauvignon Blanc white blend. The 2023 vintage is a luscious blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc complemented by 16% Semillon and 9% Viognier for added layering and complexity.
We love to be creative and to blend wines with intention. Baby Blue Blanc walks a tightrope that delivers the best qualities of Sauvignon Blanc, bright acidity and freshness, yet tempered by the addition of Viognier and Semillon in order to enhance the texture, something that remains elusive to most Sauvignon Blanc bottled on its own.
Here the subtlest shade of pale straw radiates with a purity that seems to first absorb and then reflect back all the light in the room. The sensory dance continues with pristine aromas of white peach, orange blossom, honeysuckle, and lemongrass, all seamlessly integrated into a fragrant and harmonious whole.
Tasting the wine reveals a burst of grapefruit, with lychee, tangerine, and rainier cherry, followed by a subtle minerality. However, what distinguishes this wine from other Sauvignon Blancs is its texture; all at once light yet rich in mouthfeel throughout with a lingering and refreshing acidity.
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 refreshing. 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 baked fish and the like, all hearty but well 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 2023 Baby Blue Blanc should evolve nicely for another 4-7 years under good cellar conditions.
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 50º F, then experience the complete wine as it warms in your glass.
