World renowned. Washington grown.
2004 Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
“This Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc accents aromas of slight green apple and hints of cut grass. The bright fruit flavors end with a crisp, refreshing finish.”-Ray Einberger, Winemaker 
Growing Season
- Hot, dry weather from bud break to mid-August created ideal flavor maturity and prompted the earliest harvest start, beginning August 16.
- Harvesting slowed in mid-September due to cool temperatures and intermittent light rain.
- Grapes reached ideal physiologic maturity during the cool period.
- Warm, dry weather held from early October through harvest’s end with grape flavors and structural elements in harmony.
Vineyards
- Premium vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley are sources for Columbia Crest’s Sauvignon Blanc.
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Vinification
- Grapes were pressed, cold-settled, and racked off the solids into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
- Inoculation with several yeast strains to enhance the aromatics and finish began the 20-30 day cool fermentation.
- The master blend was created at bottling.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.61 g/100ml
- pH: 3.22
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sugar: 0.75g/100ml