2005 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc, this special wine opens with pleasant aromas of pears, honey and floral accents of lilacs and violets. Full-bodied with balanced flavors of apples, dried apricots, honey and hints of pineapple and vanilla in the long, smooth finish.
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| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Varietal: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appellation: | Monterey, CA |
| Acid: | 0.75 g/100ml |
| PH: | 3.23 |
| Aging: | Held in Stainless Steel until bottling |
| Residual Sugar: | 9.39 g/100ml |
| Alcohol %: | 12.5% |
The premiere vintage of Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Raymond Vineyards is comprised entirely of Monterey County fruit from a neighboring property to our Estate vineyards in the Gonzales area. The vineyard is located just inland from the Monterey Bay receiving warm sunny afternoons with cool Pacific breezes followed by foggy nights.
In order to produce a late harvest wine that balances sweetness with natural acidity, grapes were hand-selected in the vineyards and then gently pressed over several hours. After pressing, the wine underwent a very slow fermentation over six weeks at the low temperature of 60º and held in stainless steel tanks until bottling, enhancing the fruit forward flavors.
This luscious wine will pair well with a cheese course consisting of Brie, St. André and other rich, soft cheeses. Also a perfect match with fruit based desserts such as apple tart, peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream or a cheesecake topped with strawberries.
220 cases
Brix at Harvest: 28.1
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