Dogwood & Thistle Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml) Malvazija Istarska

Dogwood & Thistle Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml) Malvazija IstarskaVineyard Notes The grapes for this Sauvignon Blanc come from Charles Vineyard, in Boonville on the floor of Anderson Valley, and is owned and farmed by a husband and wife team. The Sauvignon Blanc is Entav clone 376, which generally has a very tropical flavor profile, and is rare in California. (Only 2% of California Sauvignon Blanc is from clones other than Clone 01.) Tasting Notes The wine opens with tropical aromas of lychee, lemon blossom,

40% cabernet and 20% merlot aged about 3-4 years in foudres

some of whom had vineyards of their own

with plenty of tannins on the grippy finish

The growing season's cooler temperatures led to a delayed and prolonged harvest

Maggie Kidder

Red Willow

A completely unusual blend in which the ripe fruit reigns

as in the case of Marfil Sec

delivering flavors of white peach

The inherent sweetness of the Merlot acts as a bridge between the firm earthiness of the Sangiovese grape

The grapes are sorted in the winery

It's mostly Tempranillo with 10% other grapes—Graciano