Fruit
100% Sauvignon Blanc, Honig Estate
Vineyard
The fruit for this wine comes from Block One of our sustainably farmed vineyard, next to the Napa River. The close proximity to the river's moisture aids in the natural occurrence of Botrytis, critical to a late harvest wine.
Harvest
Harvested on November 7, 2007
Brix: 37.8
Residual sugar: 18.5%
Alcohol 11%
Winemaking
Barrel fermented in small oak barrels, stopped about half way through, then aged for 6 months.
Barrels
French Oak (100% new wood)
Tasting Notes
Aromas and flavors of honey, dried apricots and citrus rind, layered with creme brulee and mineral. Luscious, with a rich, long finish and balanced acidity.