2008 Reynoso Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Family-owned Reynoso Vineyards is a 550 acre estate located in the Alexander Valley.  The estate was originally purchased in 1994, and since that time grapes have been sold to several of Sonoma’s finest wine producers.  We are currently farming 155 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.  Only a small percentage of the finest grapes on the estate are used for Reynoso Vineyard wines.

Our Sauvignon Blanc comes from a 4 acre, dry-farmed block along the Russian River where the soils consist of river run gravel and silty loam. Here the vines grow aggressively, so there’s a great deal of canopy management required throughout the season in order to keep the fruit from developing too many green, herbaceous qualities that would make themselves readily apparent in the wines. Most of the work is done in the vineyard, allowing us to ferment and bottle the wine with minimal manipulation.

This sauvignon Blanc is 100% stainless steel fermented, and does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It is bright, fresh and clean, with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, lemon zest, minerals, and white pepper. It is wonderful as an aperitif, with fresh green salads, or just about any fish.

Proprietors Joe and Elena Reynoso are committed to producing small lots of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.  Our goal is to craft fruit-driven wines that display distinctive varietal character and intensity without sacrificing elegance and their own element of terroir.  We are earnest about producing great wines from our vineyards, and above all, wines that family and friends can enjoy for years to come.