Twomey Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

The 2017 vintage marked a return to the wet and wintery conditions we expect in the Mediterranean climate of Northern California, a much-needed reprieve from the drought of the past 4 years. This allowed vines to go fully dormant for an extended period of time- a good long sleep after years of running a marathon. The warm and mild spring provided a steady start to the growing season. From summer into the harvest season, we experienced significant heat spells with high temperatures staying above 100°F for many days on end. These events pushed the speed of maturation and ripening. Harvest arrived as quickly as it wrapped up, but the cool August nights let us pick in ideal conditions. The first bin of Sauvignon Blanc arrived at the winery on August 17 from our Calistoga Estate Vineyard, and the last bin came in on September 21 from our Merino Vineyard on the outskirts of Santa Rosa