Justin Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Justin Vineyards

Justin Sauvignon Blanc
2021

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

We planted our first vineyard in 1981 with a mission to produce world-class Bordeaux-style blends. Since then, we have expanded our knowledge of viticulture in this unique region, as well as our acreage. Rich in fossilized limestone from ancient marine deposits, JUSTIN's soil is ideally suited to creating great Bordeaux-style red wines. The limestone "stresses" the vines, producing grapes that fully express their varietal character. The unique microclimate of Paso Robles offers the greatest...

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Product notes

2021 started with a cool, dry winter with alternating temperatures occurring throughout the entire season. Budbreak began in late March and continued through much of April slightly later than usual. The weather continued to fluctuate, trending a bit warmer than normal through the beginning of June. Low nighttime temperatures combined with few windy days during flowering caused uneven fruit-set in some blocks, naturally reducing our yields and focusing each vine’s energy on the fruit that remained. July began warm and the heat gradually increased into August, bringing ripeness and maturity levels to normal for the vintage. The first sauvignon blanc parcels were harvested on August 18th. Cooling trends extended our sauvignon blanc harvest which continued through September, as we carefully surveyed each parcel and picked for ideal ripeness and maturity based on the conditions in each vineyard block.

Production notes

Fermentation: Whole cluster pressed and fermented with M2 & X5 yeast in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation.

Tasting notes

Appearance: Bright and clear with moderate tears and a pale straw color. Aroma: Aromatic with ripe eureka lemon, peach, nectarine skin, passionfruit with fresh herbal notes. Palate: Medium-bodied with bright citrus, fresh granny smith apple on entry and flavors of passionfruit and fresh herbs toward the mid-palette. The finish is moderately long, clean and textured, highlighted with fresh citrus and a wet stone mineral note. The 2021 JUSTIN Sauvignon Blanc is an extremely versatile wine that pairs nicely with a wide range of dishes. Try this wine with halibut ceviche marinated with citrus and with an accent of jalapeño pepper, or with prosciutto, fig and goat cheese toasts.