Upchurch Vineyard

2022 Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc

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100% Sauvignon Blanc
Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Aged 18 months on the lees in cement eggs
Cases produced: 397 cs

TASTING NOTES

Aged in concrete eggs, Sur lie for 18 months before bottling. Stunning brightness, pale golden straw color in the glass. Intense energy and bright aromatics of starfruit, lime leaf, guava, pineapple and ripe golden delicious apple burst from the glass. Mouthwatering acidity on the palate alongside flavors of white peach and nectarine.

HISTORY OF ACCLAIM

94 Points - Owen Bargreen
"The outstanding and 100% varietal Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from the Boushey Vineyard in the Yakima Valley. Stored all in concrete eggs, this sat Sur lie for 17 months before bottling. Lees were stirred on a monthly basis. This has a downright killer nose with kiwi and wet stone alongside nutmeg dusted Challah bread. The palette is deep and concentrated with serious weight. The texture from the Sur lie aging is really fantastic, as this finishes very long. This is very Washington vs. Pessac. Drink 2024-2032"

92 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"Fermented in concrete eggs, the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Southwest Facing is fresh and bright with a fine crunchy minerality and elegant citrus aromas. Medium-bodied, the wine is lively on the palate, with energetic acidity, a delightful mineral tension, soft lees texture and a succulent, food-friendly, mineral-laced finish. The wine aged for 20 months on the lees in cement eggs. Give it a try! 4,200 bottles produced." - Anthony Mueller