J. Bookwalter "Readers" Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 (Daffodil)

A crisp, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc showcasing precision winemaking through selective pressing and blending, featuring fruit from two distinctive Washington AVAs.

Wine Specifications
- Producer: Readers
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Regional Blend:
  - 77% Horse Heaven Hills AVA
  - 23% Columbia Valley AVA
- Production: 3,030 cases
- Technical:
  - Alcohol: 13.2%
  - pH: 3.16
  - TA: 6.4 g/L
  - RS: 0.4 g/L
- Bottled: April 27, 2023

Vineyard Sources
- Alder Creek Vineyard (77%)
- Conner Lee Vineyard (23%)

2022 Vintage Notes
- Late bud break (mid-May)
- Mid-June bloom
- Two weeks behind schedule
- Warm, sunny October
- Large, concentrated clusters

Winemaking
- Early morning harvest
- Gentle pressing
- Separated press fractions
- 6 months in stainless steel
- No malolactic fermentation
- Precision blending

Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Pale straw
- Aroma: White peach, lime zest, grapefruit
- Palate: Passion fruit, citrus, honeydew melon
- Structure: Zippy acidity
- Finish: Fresh, mouth-watering

Food Pairing
Buttermilk fried chicken breast with:
- Wild rice
- Golden raisins
- English peas
- Coconut curry

Keywords: Readers wines, Washington Sauvignon Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, crisp white wine, food pairing wine