Our 2022 Fumé Blanc emanates the classic Dry Creek Vineyard “house” style of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of lemon, lime and grapefruit leap forward from the glass with both fruit and floral nuances of nectarine, peach, jasmine and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is intense and bright with passionfruit, tangerine and cucumber. Underlying minerality and hints of lemongrass, parsley and mango contribute to this wine’s refreshing, crisp finish.

The 2022 harvest was compressed, starting with an early budbreak in the spring. A heatwave at the beginning of September accelerated ripening and shifted the timeline of a significant number of vineyards, setting the earliest recorded picks in the history of our family winery particularly for red varieties. Fortunately, some rain following the heatwave mitigated the increase in sugars, resulting in a high quality, yet short and intense harvest that spanned just 44 days. We are pleased with this vintage — cluster and berry sizes were down, but aromatics and flavors in the wines are abundant!

• Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Fermentation: Stainless steel fermented at an average of 55˚F for 20–31 days
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Brix: 22.5
• Ph: 3.38
• TA: 6.8 g/L
• Harvest dates: August 22–September 16, 2022
• Vine age: 9+ years
• Soils: Sandy loam
• Yields: 5 tons per acre