2018 Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
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Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc since 1982. Expanding on this winemaking tradition, Decoy Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc allows our winemaking team the opportunity to explore a different expression of this great grape from another recognized California appellation.
Wine & Spirits
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Winemaking: 100% stainless steel
Winemaker Notes
This enticing wine offers vivid flavors of pink grapefruit and white peach, as well as lovely notes of lemon zest and citrus blossom. On the palate, refreshing acidity mingles with a subtle undercurrent of sweet fruit that carries through to a bright and lively finish.
Production
The 2018 growing season began with a cool winter, and just enough rain to replenish the vineyards. A temperate spring followed by mild weather throughout the summer allowed the grapes to ripen at a very measured pace, something we love to see in our vineyards. After several years of early harvests, the relatively mild weather and a healthy sized crop led to a return to more normal harvest times. After enjoying abundant hangtime to fully ripen, the quality of the grapes was extremely impressive. Overall, our 2018 whites and Rosé show an ideal combination of lovely fruit-forward flavors and elegance, while the reds are lush and complex, with great color and concentration.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Sonoma County
Harvest Date
August 24 - October 6, 2018
Sugar
22.8° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.64 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.35
Fermentation
40-60 days fermentation at 54°F
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine & Spirits
90
Product Reviews
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Paul Charles
(Jan 12, 2020 at 12:40 PM)
Nice balance of dry/sweet, ripe fruit. Like the nose very crisp. Paired well with sushi.
Dan Dawson
(Feb 17, 2020 at 7:15 AM)
A solid California Sauvignon Blanc start to finish, showing off smells and flavors of honeydew melon, papaya, lemon-lime and lemongrass. Pleasing tang of acidity in the mouth and a finish that fleshes out, leaving you with lemon zest garden herbs on the finish.
Decoy's umbrella-winery Duckhorn knows a thing or two about making premium Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. As a premium-value label, Decoy aims to delivery exceptional value. It sets up to bring us an exceptional $20 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, You'd be well-served to keep a stash of this wine for pop-in guests and weekday fish nights. It is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, cold fermented and aged in stainless steel tank.