World renowned. Washington grown.
2005 Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
“This Sauvignon Blanc sports aromas of green apple, citrus, and hints of freshly mown grass. The bright fruit flavors are accentuated by racy acidity and end with a cleansing finish.”-Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.
- Warm summer months contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation.
- A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.
- Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.
Vineyards
- 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 14-20 day cool fermentation.
- The master blend was created at bottling.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.60 g/100ml
- pH: 3.10
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sugar: 0.79g/100ml