2011 Firestone Sauvignon Blanc, Barrel Select
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietal Composition: | |
| 100% | Sauvignon Blanc |
| PH: | 3.56 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 5 Months in 5 and 6 Year Old French Oak | |
| Bottling Date: | September 4, 2012 |
| Tannin: | 6.0 G/L |
| Alcohol %: | 14.2 |
| Vineyard Notes: | Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our 400 acres of historic vineyards lie 34 miles from the cold Pacific Ocean creating a moderate, arid climate and extremely long growing season. In recent years we have developed proprietary viticulture protocols that take full advantage of the complex soils and many exposures on our estate. Our unique growing conditions and intense farming techniques yield wines that are concentrated, elegant and firmly structured. Average rainfall coupled with a windy spring set the stage for a long, cool summer. True summer heat didn't arrive until late August, but lasted through early October. Moderate vine vigor led to below-average fruit yields allowing for the development of highly concentrated flavors. |
| Winemaker Notes: | Our 2011 Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of passion fruit, fig, and lemon zest. The palate is bright with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits and melon, complemented by a long, mineral finish. |
Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our 400 acres of historic vineyards lie 34 miles from the cold Pacific Ocean creating a moderate, arid climate and extremely long growing season. In recent years we have developed proprietary viticulture protocols that take full advantage of the complex soils and many exposures on our estate. Our unique growing conditions and intense farming techniques yield wines that are concentrated, elegant and firmly structured. Average rainfall coupled with a windy spring set the stage for a long, cool summer. True summer heat didn't arrive until late August, but lasted through early October. Moderate vine vigor led to below-average fruit yields allowing for the development of highly concentrated flavors.
Our 2011 Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of passion fruit, fig, and lemon zest. The palate is bright with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits and melon, complemented by a long, mineral finish.