{"product_id":"capture-sauvignon-blanc-2023-750ml","title":"Capture - Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eP I N E M O U N T A I N – C L O V E R D A L E  P E A K  S A U V I G N O N  B L A N C   2 0 2 3\u003cbr\u003e\nP I N E M O U N T A I N V I N E Y A R D\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptûre’s Pine Mountain vineyard straddles the peak, a jaw-dropping 3,000 feet\u003cbr\u003e\nabove sea level. The unforgiving mountaintop is dry with fine volcanic gravel and\u003cbr\u003e\nrocky patches offering no traction for anything but the hardiest grapevines. The\u003cbr\u003e\nclusters that survive here are few, small, and sparsely fruited – giving every tiny, thick-\u003cbr\u003e\nskinned berry the space to reach its full potential. This desolate place is planted\u003cbr\u003e\nprimarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller blocks of Merlot and the highest\u003cbr\u003e\nelevation Sauvignon Blanc in the U.S.\u003cbr\u003e\nW I N E M A K I N G\u003cbr\u003e\nThese grapes were hand-picked from an elevation ranging from 2,400 feet to 2,800 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\nin the crisp cool morning. The day starts early up on Pine Mountain as we are far\u003cbr\u003e\nabove the fog layer down below in the valley. This ensures the bunches are cool and\u003cbr\u003e\nfirm for the long ride down the mountain. The grapes are cold soaked for 3-4 days\u003cbr\u003e\nbefore fermentation. Fermentation takes placed for 2 weeks with extended\u003cbr\u003e\nmaceration with the skins to increase complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\nT A S T I N G N O T E S\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2023 version of Capture Pine Mountain Sauvignon Blanc is mysterious. The\u003cbr\u003e\naromas are layered, bouncing between lime zest, lemon verbena, and some slate. The\u003cbr\u003e\naroma isn’t complete without the vineyard's trademark hint of savory mountain scrub\u003cbr\u003e\nbest described as soft chamomile or dried sage – this time with some added lychee.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe palate is zippy! The natural acidity is extremely bright and framed by the variety’s\u003cbr\u003e\ntrademark fruit bouquet of fresh key lime, dried orange, and a hint of fresh jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\ntea. The initial fruit is balanced by an elegant texture and an overall softness that is\u003cbr\u003e\nachieved through lees stirring, which also helps in balancing the high acidity. Yum.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat a pleasure it has been making this wine from such an incredible single vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\nsite.\u003cbr\u003e\nA P P E L L AT I O N\u003cbr\u003e\nPine Mountain – Cloverdale Peak\u003cbr\u003e\nC O M P O S I T I O N\u003cbr\u003e\n100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\nAG I N G\u003cbr\u003e\n10 months in puncheons,\u003cbr\u003e\namphorae and stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\nA L C O H O L\u003cbr\u003e\n14.1%\u003cbr\u003e\nP H\u003cbr\u003e\n3.19\u003cbr\u003e\nTA\u003cbr\u003e\n6.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\nC A S E S\u003cbr\u003e\n500\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47259811217632,"sku":"123644","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/w8120518hs_1.jpg?v=1744755295","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/capture-sauvignon-blanc-2023-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}