2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.87 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Napa Valley AVA
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic tufa
Orientation Predominantly East-Facing
Harvest Dates 28 Aug 2019
Sites Ink Grade Estate Vineyard
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 18 Aug 2020
Production Details The wine was worked in concrete, stainless-steel and large-oak vessels to marry textures and weights, with lees contact to enhance saline character and longer pressing to build structure. Barrel aging used 100% French oak, comprising 60% new and 40% used oak. Production was 626 cases.
Tasting Notes passionfruit, honeydew, grapefruit, lemongrass, slate, saline character, minor bitter finish
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Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.0
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Napa Valley AVA
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates 5 Sep 2018 to 19 Sep 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Ink Grade Vineyard hillside and valley-floor fruit
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel tank
Production Details Aged for 4 months in 100% stainless-steel tank. The sheet also identifies Fish Friendly Farming stewardship, a March 1, 2019 release date, and production of 5,600 cases.
Certifications CCOF
Tasting Notes sweet mango, papaya, pineapple, lychee, plantain, fresh banana peel, lemon zest, lime zest, bright acidity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
500 Taplin Road, St. Helena, CA 94574, USA
Phone
+1 707-963-2047
Email
Owner
Lawrence Family
Cellarmaster
Erik Elliott (Estate Director)