Matthews Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 (Peony)

This distinctive Sauvignon Blanc represents a pivotal vintage, combining fruit from both Yakima Valley and Horse Heaven Hills. The 2022 growing season, coupled with reduced yields and precise harvest timing, produced a wine of exceptional aromatic intensity and complexity.

Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Yellow jasmine color with green highlights
- Aroma: Vibrant starfruit, lemony sorrel leaf, green pear, mandarin orange, honeysuckle, and linden flower
- Palate: Lemon curd, oyster shell, candied orange peel, and flinty minerality
- Finish: Long, textural with briney and stoney characteristics
- Structure: Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity

Technical Details
- Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (Clones 1 and Gist)
- Appellations: Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
- Production: 4,510 cases
- Harvest Date: October 7th, 2022
- Fermentation: 100% stainless steel
- Aging: 5 months in stainless steel and neutral oak

Winemaking
Early morning harvest followed by whole cluster pressing under CO2 protection. Cool, slow fermentation preserves aromatic intensity, with arrested secondary fermentation maintaining freshness and natural acidity.