Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Garuma Vineyard Leyda Valley 2011

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Winemaking

Sauvignon Blanc Garuma Vineyard comes from a selected block , on a south west facing slope, with the coolest conditions within the vineyard. Cold breezes coming from the coast hit directly this block, enhancing the mineral and often salty character of this wine. 30% of the grapes were hand harvested during the mornings of the second week of March. A second harvest was done twelve days later, to obtain riper fruit and more structure. The juice was chilled down to 8C and then gravity clarified in order to avoid oxidation and preserve the varietal aromas. The must went to stainless steel tanks and fermented there at low temperatures (12-13C) for 25 days until dryness. 6 % of the wine was fermented in old barrels, for more texture on the palate, and to add complexity and weight to the final blend.