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2023 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Rutherford Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
$45.00
Bottle
Price
$45.00
$540.00
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(12)
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$540.00
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Tasting Notes
A refreshing and aromatic expression of a warm weather wine, this Sauvignon Blanc invites you in with tropical aromas of kiwi, guava and lychee. On the palate it has a slight herbaceous edge and a lovely lemon grass flavor that’s rounded out with a touch of warm spice from the French Oak. Fresh and lively, drink this wine on your first summer evening of the season.Technical Information
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Rutherford |
| Blend | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol % | 14.1% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
Scores & Accolades
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92“A brand-new wine for the Beaulieu portfolio, this Sauvignon Blanc is both energetic and refreshing. Tropical fruits and brightening citrus notes are accented with flavors of smashed almonds and layered spices. Concentration and length complete this satisfying wine.” — Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast, December 2024
Winemaking
After hand-harvesting and gently pressing the clusters, the juice was fermented with specifically selected yeast to enhance the wine’s intense fruit expression. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to preserve the pure fruit character. A majority of the wine was fermented in stainless-steel while a small portion was fermented and aged in new French oak. The oak aided in increased flavor complexity and richness of texture due to bâtonnage (stirring) and sur lie (on the yeast) aging.Vintage
The 2023 season unfolded with ideal weather conditions. Heavy winter and early spring rains alleviated the drought, refilling groundwater reserves and reservoirs. Increased soil moisture led to healthy vines and delayed budbreak. Cooler weather created longer hang times and a prolific harvest that began significantly later than usual, in early September. Overall, the quality of the 2023 harvest proved to be exceptional. The prolonged ripening resulted in a harmoniously balanced structure with brilliant color and freshness.Vineyard
This Sauvignon Blanc shows a true sense of place, coming from outstanding sites in the Rutherford American Viticultural Area (AVA), with the majority from our own estate vineyards on the Eastern Rutherford bench. Rutherford, which is located in the heart of Napa Valley, has the perfect climate and soils that are ideal for Sauvignon Blanc. Each block was picked at its peak maturity and fermented separately to increase the complexity of the wine. Sauvignon Blanc grown in Rutherford creates a wine that is rich and round with tropical fruit undertones.