Moon Mountain Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2002

Sauvignon Blanc

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Product Details

Varietal

Sauvignon Blanc

Producer

Moon Mountain Vineyard

Vintage

2002

Size

750ML

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Winemaker Notes

You might remember us as Carmenet Moon Mountain but now we're simply Moon Mountain Vineyard. Our 2002 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Paragon Vineyard, located in the Edna Valley, four miles from the Pacific Ocean and just south of the town of San Luis Obispo, California. The cooling marine fogs flow up the valley almost daily in the summer, keeping temperatures low and ripening slow. Because this region has the longest ripening season in California, with the vines leafing out in February and being harvested in late September to early October, varietal aromas are intense and flavors unusually rich.

Fermentations were in French Bordeaux barrels in our naturally cool caves that maintain a consistent temperature of 60°F. The wine was aged on the fine lees until bottling and went through 50 percent malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity and add complexity.

Two genetic variants (clones) of Sauvignon Blanc were harvested for this blend and contribute unique aroma notes of citrus, melon, mineral and herbs. Semillon fills out the mouthfeel by softening the acidity, and contributes aromas of ripe figs and honey, which are of particular importance as the wine ages. The flavors are crisp and refreshing and will complement a wide range of herbed and spiced dishes. We particularly enjoy this wine with Pacific Rim and Mediterranean cuisine, but it is also delightful in traditional pairings with Chèvre or oysters.

Moon Mountain Vineyard

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High in the Mayacamas Mountains on the western side of Mt. Veeder, more than 1,000 feet above the Sonoma Valley, Moon Mountain Vineyard offers some of the most difficult winegrowing conditions in California. The steep south-facing slopes, punctuated by volcanic rock outcroppings, consist of thin, well-drained soils derived from volcanic ash and lava. Situated well above the fog line, the vineyard receives generous sunshine late into the afternoon. This combination of frugal soils and warm, sunny microclimate stresses the vines to produce rich rewards: small crops of superbly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes.

Organic farming keeps the vines in balance and healthy, while enhancing the grapes' flavors. Harvested at full maturity, the grapes receive meticulous care in the winery, including slow aging in small oak barrels in mountainside caves and careful blending to achieve mouth-filling flavors of black cherry and currant fruit, complemented by subtle spice and toast complexity.

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CVI983048_2002 Item# 79750