Light to medium-bodied wine with hints of ripe citrus, melon, and a refreshing crisp finish.

Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc is a culmination of vineyard management and winery practices manifesting themselves as a distinctive wine with truly varietal characteristics. Luscious, deep scents of lemon grass, grapefruit and passion fruit jump from the glass. A lively palate full of crisp acids provides a zesty finish. Enjoy with shellfish, salads or as an aperitif.

Grapes from Northern California`s Coastal regions including Mendocino, Lake, Monterey, and Sonoma counties predominately comprise this blend of vibrant, grassy and exciting Sauvignon Blanc wine. Intense fruit retention was accomplished through night harvesting, whole cluster pressing, cold fermenting and cold storage in stainless steel tanks. No barrels or malolactic fermentation techniques were employed so that full varietal expression could be achieved.

Review

Vintage: 2002 Wine Spectator Published 2003, September Kim Marcus Review: UNITED STATES VALUES "Age of Values: Featuring 200 Delicious Red & White Wines at $9 or less"

Technical notes

Grapes from Northern California`s Coastal regions including Mendocino, Lake, Monterey, and Sonoma counties predominately comprise this blend of vibrant, grassy and exciting Sauvignon Blanc wine. Intense fruit retention was accomplished through night harvesting, whole cluster pressing, cold fermenting and cold storage in stainless steel tanks. No barrels or malolactic fermentation techniques were employed so that full varietal expression could be achieved.

Food pairing

Pairs will with sushi, grilled vegetables or light salads.

Producer

Inspired by the scenic roads that wander through California’s stunning wine country, Rafael Jofre crafts beautifully structured wines that express true varietal character.