Nose
Tradition exhibits a floral bouquet of white currant, with hints of gooseberries, pink grapefruit and Key lime.
Palate
Aged sur-lie in stainless steel tanks, Tradition’s mouth-feel is fresh, crisp and still fruit forward, with a nice creamy structure.
Growing Conditions
The grapes for our 2012 Tradition Sauvignon Blanc showcase our commitment to mountain wine-growing, reflecting the gravelly, well-drained soils in its profile.
Bottling
Bottled May 2012
Winemaking
After de-stemming, the must is kept on the skins for a 12-hour cold soak in order to enhance the character of the Sauvignon Blanc. Next, the juice is gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel, which emphasizes the brilliant fruit and maintains optimum acidity. We age the wine sur lie for five months, stirring weekly to reinforce its bright fruit expression and to improve mouth-feel.
Aging
5 months on lees, with weekly stirring
