2023 Hestan Sauvignon Blanc

Growing Season 2023
In 2023, Napa Valley experienced one of the longest growing seasons in a decade or more. With consistent, mild weather throughout the season, above-average crop yields, and extended hang time, 2023 is an exceptional, high-quality, memorable vintage.

Winter and spring rains led to full reservoirs and healthy, saturated soils; ideal conditions as grape growers headed into bud break. The mild, warm summer weather (72-75 degrees F) supported healthy canopy growth through bloom and set. Though vineyards faced mildew pressure, clusters remained loose for good air flow. Relatively cool weather throughout the growing season in tandem with an abundance of sunshine allowed grape skins to ripen slowly and develop.

Vinification
The fruit is picked at night and pressed in whole clusters while still cold. Fermented in stainless steel, it ages for six months in 60% stainless and 40% neutral French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes
This stunning Sauvignon Blanc is impressive for the purity of its citrus zest notes, lemon verbena and orange blossoms with hints of pineapple, Honeycrisp apple and litsea oil. Seamless and harmonious all the way through the long, impressive finish.