{"product_id":"hestan-sauvignon-blanc-2024-napa-valley-california","title":"Hestan Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 92]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ecp-html-content\" data-ecp-handle=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Season 2024\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage captures the unique character of Napa Valley, blending boldness with elegance.\u003cbr\u003eIt was a textbook year for winemaking, yet it was also unusual for the numerous days of heat during the growing season. Key to the success of the vintage was heavy winter rain that set the vines up for success.\u003cbr\u003eThe winter rains saturated the soil and laid a foundation for healthy vegetative growth. The resulting natural shade canopy protected the crop through the expansive summertime heat from June through harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit is picked at night and pressed in whole clusters while still cold. Fermented in stainless steel, it ages for six months in 50% stainless and 50% neutral French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning Sauvignon Blanc is impressive for the purity of its citrus zest notes, lemon verbena and orange blossoms with hints of pineapple, Honeycrisp apple and litsea oil. Seamless and harmonious all the way through the long, impressive finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecp-section\" data-ecp-handle=\"technical_notes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-[#8C724D] uppercase mb-2\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecp-html-content\"\u003eWinemaker: Thomas Rivers Brown\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Napa Valley\u003cbr\u003eAging: 6 months in 50% Stainless steel and 50% neutral French oak\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.4 pH\u003cbr\u003eTA: 5.0 g\/L\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.7%\u003cbr\u003eProduction: 170 cases\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A rich, full-bodied style with mouthwatering acidity and flavors of freshly squeezed lemon and green mango. Hints of lightly toasted brioche on the nose with a clean finish. Drink now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hestan Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":67605905736045,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/prod_image1_1088.jpg?v=1790992354","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/hestan-sauvignon-blanc-2024-napa-valley-california","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}