Dog Point's flagship single vineyard sauvignon is wild
- fermented in barrel resulting in a fuller bodied textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. Pale straw in colour. Warm and ripe fruit spectrum of fruit including white peach meyer lemons Slow fermentation and long barrel elevage offer tones of smoke citrus blossoms lanolin cashew and flaxseed reductive characters typical of Section 94. On the palate there's a crunchy bright acidity balanced by lush rich creamy textures. The finish is long with citrus pith and salinity Perfect with Match with poultry and pork dishes fish vegetable dishes and soft white cheeses
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Drinks beautifully now or can be cellared for 10+ years.
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ABV 14%
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Winemaking
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Hand picked and gently pressed to tank for 24 hours of settling prior to eighteen months fermentation and aging in older French Oak barrels. 100% natural ferment. Bottled without fining and only minimal filtration.
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Vintage
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A mild spring free of frosts was followed by a cool flowering period in December which lead to tempered yields for much of the region. This was followed by an extremely dry and warm summer with only 10% of our typical rainfall for the months of January and February. A welcomed burst of rain fell during March giving vitality to the vines enabling a healthy and relaxed end to the growing season in early April. One of our earliest harvest completion dates with all sauvignon being picked by the 4th of April.
