2012 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2012

~~Winemaker Notes:  The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of honeysuckle, Meyer lemon zest and notes of pear and jasmine, with underlying minerality that follows through perfectly to the palate. The wine is focused with flavors of lemon meringue, key lime and a hint of green pineapple leading to a balanced finish with beautiful acidity and a creamy texture.

Vintage Notes: The 2012 growing season was excellent. It was a warmer year than the prior three, lining up more closely with the 2008 growing season’s temperatures. In the four Sauvignon Blanc blocks at the estate, bud break occurred during the first two weeks of April. Bloom and veraison were both earlier than in 2010 and 2011. The weather during the growing season was on our side, with perfect warmth at bloom all the way to harvest. Upon tasting the first free-run juice from the press on August 28th, we knew the quality of the harvest would be exceptional.