The 2021 OVIS Sauvignon Blanc has bright acidity balanced with weight and texture. Citrus notes of key lime, tangerine, and grapefruit are complemented by subtle undertones of white peach and guava. This wine has a slatey mineral texture, leading to a long finish. It is ready to enjoy now, or can be cellared for six to eight years. Best served slightly chilled.

The 2021 OVIS sauvignon blanc is the first white wine we have produced under the OVIS  label. Our goal was to showcase the High Valley terroir that is especially suited for sauvignon blanc. These 20 year old vines are planted on a sloped hillside along the ridge of our home ranch property. The topography of the site allows the vines to enjoy a soft exposure in the mornings, and relief from afternoon heat. These grapes retain their natural acidity due to the cooler nighttime temperatures, requiring no adjustments in the winery. The rocky volcanic soils keep the plant vigor in check, while providing a sense of minerality in the wine.

These vines were harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning and transported to the winery with haste. Once the grapes were pressed and allowed to settle for two days, the juice was carefully racked to barrels for fermentation. We fermented the juice at 60°f to preserve the delicate aromatics. The wine was aged nine months sur lie, without any barrel stirring, to add a gentle weight to the palate and decrease the need for added sulfites. The barrels selected were 100% french, 30% new oak from a variety of renowned cooperages. The combination of light and medium toast barrels add depth meant to accent the wine, not overpower it.

• ph: 3.24
• titratable acidity: 6.5g/l
• volatile acidity: 0.27g/l
• alcohol: 13.5%