Bloodroot 2022 Sauvignon Blanc North Coast

The folks at Bloodroot admirer good Sauvignon Blanc for the way it can be made as a
crowd-pleaser or, occasionally, a profound wine worthy of meditation, while working well with all kinds of cuisine at the modern table.

This wine embodies that spirit of versatility. It hails from two vineyards, one in Knights Valley in Northern Sonoma County and the other near Hopland, in Mendocino County. Both vineyards practice sustainable farming with no use of glyphosates (Round-Up).

The 2022 vintage was a drought year with moderate growing conditions until the last few weeks of the vintage where it turned crazy hot. This SB seemed to handle the heat well and retained its snappy acidity while adding nice layers of fruit.

Fermented and aged for six months in 80% stainless steel tanks to extenuate its vibrancy and 20% in new French oak to give it a small touch of texture and roundness.

The nose is a charming mix of orchard scents, chamomile, white flowers and wet rock. On the palate look for suggestions of nectarine, lime zest, ripe apple, vanilla bean, and a vibrant and long mineral-tinged finish.