Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc 2021
(Rutherford, California) - [JS 95]

Notes from the Winemaker:
While Inglenook is perhaps best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, the lower portion of our Chateau vineyard, known as Tank House, has proven to be an exceptional site for growing white grape varieties. The sandy-clay loam soils in this area of the estate have good water-holding capacity and underlying gravel for drainage, features that are critical for the development of both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

2021 Vintage Notes: 
The 2021 vintage began with January and February rains, providing ample soil moisture in time to ensure a healthy bud break. Throughout the rest of the season, excellent conditions created gradual ripening of our white grapes. We hand-harvested all Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon over a single week, beginning August 13th. Practicing organic farming since the 1980’s, Inglenook was one of the first Napa Valley vineyards 
to be certified organic in 1994. Experimentation is embedded in Inglenook’s DNA, and within this ongoing evaluation, considerations of climate change, vine age, vintage and other factors reiterate that an estate of Inglenook’s caliber and quality is forever a work-in-progress.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: 
Pale gold in color, the wine shows youthful exuberance. Floral notes, ranging from Meyer lemon blossom to honeysuckle, provide lift to the fruity aromas of grapefruit, lemongrass, and gooseberry. The palate is lively, with solid acidity and a creaminess originating from the interplay of sur lies treatment. Inglenook’s Sauvignon Blanc carries you to a quintessential summer day, enjoying a glass in our courtyard under a treetop canopy, while gazing upon our expansive Rutherford vineyards.

Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley
Blend: 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Semillon
Vineyard: Tank House
Alcohol: 13.0%
Barrel Regime: 8 months aging sur lies, 55% Stainless Steel, 16% New French Oak,29% Neutral French Oak
Bottled: June 2022

95 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage):

"A big and structured SB with sliced dried pineapple and apple with dried lemon, too. Stony. Some matchstick. Full. Flavorful finish. This will age beautifully. Fermented in barrel in stainless drums. A blend of 94% sauvignon blanc and 6% semillon." (March 2023)