2023 Thirst Trap
Infused Sauvignon Blanc clusters in direct-pressed juice from a magical steep south facing slope in Yorkville Highlands
Infused Sauvignon Blanc clusters in direct-pressed juice from a magical steep south facing slope in Yorkville Highlands
Infused Sauvignon Blanc clusters in direct-pressed juice from a magical steep south facing slope in Yorkville Highlands
I normally tell this story or give this explanation verbally and in person where I can use my hands. I’m always talking with my hands and usually they are superfluous but in this situation I kinda need them to differentiate where things stand in relation to one another lol. But sometimes a winemaker has a wine that stands out from their others. Sometimes multiple winemakers have a wine that stands out from the rest of their lineup. Sometimes all of those standout wines come from the same vineyard. That to me is the mark of a special site. And so it is that I sought out the secrets behind some standout bottlings and found this vineyard. Only Bordeaux varieties are planted at this Yorkville Highlands site. This Sauvignon was planted in 1982 on shale terraces at 1100ft and has become maybe my favorite Sauvignon Blanc source.
The vineyard was in the process of being sold to new owners, and I have the very fine skill of being just politely and persistently annoying enough to get a bone thrown to me.
In what is becoming a common Stagiaire practice, the fermentation is made up of 50% whole clusters with the balance being direct-pressed juice pumped on top and left to infuse for ~2.5 weeks. After pressing the wines rest in neutral oak for a year.
The fruit was slightly beat up by the sun, so I macerated for a shorter period than the vintage before. Where the 2021 was voluptuous and generous with tropical fruit, the 2022 is much more focused and taught with less perceptible tannin. Candied citrus, key lime pie, cake icing. This wine is really fun to drink over hours or days while seeing different fruit character come in and out of focus over time.
nothing added or removed. no sulfur. not contract or custom crush.
Combined orders of 3, 6, or 12 bottles only please :D Flat-rate $30 for shipping
Orders will begin shipping February 19th. Combined orders of 3, 6, and 12 bottles only please(unless picking up at the winery on February 18). Must be 21 or older to order. Adult signature required for delivery. Shipping unavailable for ND, NH, UT, MS, AL, VT, KY, SD.