2011 Sauvignon Blanc

The Sauvignon Blanc vines occupy shifting elevations and soil densities at Block 41, resulting in multiple harvest dates as we pick each subsection at optimal maturity. The rockier top portion of the block is harvested first, with the pick then progressing down into the lower areas where the soils are thicker and the temperatures even cooler. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that exhibits crisp complexity. Margarita Vineyard stands alone as the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles AVA, nestled into the rugged Santa Lucia Mountain Range just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The mountains tower over the property’s western flank, testaments to the tectonic forces that blessed Margarita Vineyard with a rare diversity of soils. The peaks also act as a gateway between the cool marine air to the south and warm inland conditions to the north. This phenomenon creates one of the coolest growing environments in the Paso Robles region, resulting in fruit of uncommon depth and structure.