| 2008 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon |
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Our estate vineyard is in development in the Walla Walla Valley. As we wait for those young vineyard blocks to produce fruit, we source grapes from select vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley AVAs. Winemaker Virginie Bourgue works closely with each grape grower and our selected blocks from their vineyards to assure top quality fruit for Cadaretta. Our 2008 SBS contains grapes from two vineyards: The Arete Vineyard, planted in 1983, straddles Radar Hill near Othello, Washington. Our grapes come from the vineyard’s south-facing slope. This area is noted for producing wines which are delicate and fruity in nature; lighter-styled whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon excel. The Spring Creek vineyard sits at 900 feet elevation with a southeastern exposure in Washington’s Yakima Valley. The cool Yakima Valley allows the grapes to ripen slowly, while retaining crisp acidity and balance. Serve this crisp, refreshing white wine chilled with oysters, a fresh seafood platter, tempura prawns, sushi, or calamari and crudités served with lemon herb aioli. Grape Varieties: 79% Sauvignon Blanc, 21% Semillon Appellation: Columbia Valley Release Date: May 1, 2009 Bottling Date: April 9, 2008 Total Acidity: 8.7 g/L pH: 3.12 Cooperage: Fermented and finished in temperature-controlled stainless steel Production: 12,000 bottles, packed 6 x 750ml |
