Winemaker Notes - Our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc was produced from grapes grown in various microclimates of the Napa Valley. The warmer Napa Valley microclimates give us grapes that result in wines with a lush, full melon/citrus character in the aroma and in the flavor. The cooler Napa Valley fruit provides a solid, crisp backbone that gives the wine an exciting liveliness that balances the rich creaminess from "sur lie" aging... Sauvignon Blanc 93%, Semillon 7%... 70% Barrel fermented , aged sur lie for five months, 30% stainless steel fermented.