2013 Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Selection Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc

13.2% alc., pH 3.11, TA 0.64, 205 cases, $28. Release June 2015. Sourced from Ritchie Vineyard vines planted in 1972 to clone 1. Harvest Brix 22.0º. 80% fermented and aged in stainless steel and 20% fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels. The final blend was aged 3 months on primary lees. · Light platinum color in the glass. Lovely and complex on the nose with aromas of pear, lemon, grilled pineapple, canned peach and apricot. Delicious on the palate with good grip, featuring flavors of pear and white stone fruits. A terrific wine that drinks effortlessly and finishes with silken acidity. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most underrated and underpriced wines now produced in California. Check it out! Score: 92. Reviewed July 13, 2015

Winery: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
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