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
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