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City Winery Kosher Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Vineyard: Palmer Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5% vol
Volume: 750 ml
AVA: Long Island, NY
Cases production: 55 cs bottled

Vineyard description: Palmer Vineyard is situated on the north fork of Long Island. CW’s Mashgiach handled all crush and winemaking just after the harvest in the vineyard.

Winemaking Info: Long, slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel for 5 weeks, kept at cold temperature to avoid malolactic fermentation, bottled 8 months after harvest to preserve freshness.

Wine Description: Bright and clear pale straw. Pear and peach notes with moderate tropical (lichi, pineapple) and citrus fruit expression on the nose. Bright palate with medium bodied with note of flint stone.

Aging Capacity: 2-4 years.

Food Pairing: Can be sipped by itself, and also be paired with sable fish with braised leeks and fennel.

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City Winery Sohovignon Blanc 2009

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: n/a (blend)
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol
Volume: 750 ml
AVA: Lake County, NY
Cases production: 40 cs bottled

Vineyard description: The Windrem Vineyard sits atop alluvial deposits of soils eroded over the millennia from the surrounding hills and mountains that comprise the northern portion of the Mayacamas Range. At an altitude of 1,360 feet, the vineyard lies about 2 miles south of Clear Lake and about 1 mile west of Mt. Konocti, a dormant volcano that towers above the entire region.

Winemaking Info: Long, slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel for 5 weeks, kept at cold temperature to avoid malolactic fermentation, bottled 8 months after harvest to preserve freshness.

Wine Description: Bright and clear, pale yellow. Apricot and peach notes with moderate tropical (pineapple) and citrus fruit expression on the nose. Typical Californian weight with medium bodied mid palate and good minerality. Bright and racy.

Aging Capacity: 2 to 3 years.

Food Pairing: Oysters on the half shell. Sable fish with braised leeks and fennel. Tiger prawns and swordfish ceviche.

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City Winery Sohovignon Blanc 2010

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Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Vineyard: Windrem Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol
Volume: 750 ml & Tap
AVA: Lake County, CA
Cases production: 80 cs bottled & Tap

Vineyard description: The Windrem Vineyard sits atop alluvial deposits of soils eroded over the millennia from the surrounding hills and mountains that comprise the northern portion of the Mayacamas Range. At an altitude of 1,360 feet, the vineyard lies about 2 miles south of Clear Lake and about 1 mile west of Mt. Konocti, a dormant volcano that towers above the entire region. Organic vineyard.

Winemaking Info: Long slow cool fermentation in stainless steel for 6 weeks, kept at cold temperature to avoid malolactic fermentation, bottled 9 months after harvest to preserve freshness.

Wine Description: Bright and clear pale straw. Pear and peach notes with moderate tropical (kiwi, pineapple) and citrus fruit expression on the nose. Typical Californian weight with medium bodied mid palate and good minerality. Bright and racy with moderate

Aging Capacity: 2 to 3 years.

Food Pairing: Oysters on the half shell. Sable fish with braised leeks and fennel. Tiger prawn and swordfish ceviche.

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Windrem Vineyard

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City Winery has establishing relationships with a number of premium vineyards for the 2011 harvest. Here’s a look at one of our partners, Windrem Vineyard.

VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc
LOCATION/REGION: Lake County, Clear Lake, CA
CLONE: Clone 1 on 5 C rootstock
TERROIR: Volcanic origin / Sandy loam
OTHER INFO: Double cordon on Lyre trellising
PRICE: $1,850 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: The Windrem Vineyard sits atop alluvial deposits of soils eroded over the millennia from the surrounding hills and mountains that comprise the northern portion of the Mayacamas Range. At an altitude of 1,360 feet, the vineyard lies about 2 miles south of Clear Lake and about 1 mile west of Mt. Konocti, a dormant volcano that towers above the entire region. The elevation of this site, coupled with the effects of the lake and surrounding mountains, causes diurnal temperature swings that are commonly 45ºF – conditions that allow for ample acid retention during fruit maturation.

WINE STYLE: Bright and clear pale straw. Pear and peach notes with moderate stone fruit and citrus fruit expression on the nose. Bright and racy with minerality note.