Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Walnut Wash Vineyard
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga
Auction 26 | Lot No. 19
Vintage: 2021
Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Walnut Wash Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from our esteemed Walnut Wash Vineyard in the Calistoga nested appellation
- Clone 1 Sauvignon Blanc is known for its ability to produce the best quality fruit with fragrant flavors
- It is aging sur lie for seven months with frequent stirring to increase body and mouthfeel
- Aging in a neutral Bel Air barrel
Description
The heart and soul of the Coquerel Family Wine Estates winery is the Walnut Wash Vineyard, a property that sits in the afternoon shadows of the Mayacamas Mountains. The combination of warm temperatures and deep, clay soils makes this ideal terroir for Sauvignon Blanc, the winery’s flagship variety. This unique Sauvignon Blanc was fermented with special yeast strains chosen for their ability to enhance flavors, texture and aromatics. It is aging sur lie for seven months with frequent stirring to increase body and mouthfeel. This powerful- yet-balanced wine offers a distinctive interpretation of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Christine Barbe
Winemaker, Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Christine Barbe has always had a passion for Sauvignon Blanc. While a Ph.D. student in Enology at the Bordeaux Institute, she began making wine at Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. For the next five years, she worked almost exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc, learning how to determine by taste the precise time to harvest the grapes to maximize the aroma and flavor of the wine.
Country born: France
Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Enology and Viticulture from the Bordeaux Institute and has extensive experience crafting Sauvignon Blanc—first in her native Bordeaux and now for more than 20 years in Napa Valley.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Christine understands the importance of picking the best fruit at the right moment, making multiple passes through our vineyard to ensure that grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and balance. In the French tradition, she allows the vineyard to dictate the style of the wine..
Winery Distribution
Coquerel Family Wine Estates is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Coquerel Family Wine Estates Contact: Stacey Pytlewski
Domestic:
- California ( Authentic Wine Selections )
- Illinois ( Novovino )
- Iowa ( Wineworks, Inc. )
- Mississippi ( Pilar Wine Brokers )
- Montana ( Cardinal Dist. )
- Nevada ( Encore Beverage )
- New Mexico ( Santa Fe Boutique Wines )
- North Carolina ( 3 Keys )
- Oklahoma ( Armada )
- South Carolina ( 3 Keys )
- Texas ( Mexcor )
International:
- Japan ( Nakagawa Wine Co. )
- Puerto Rico ( Aficionados Wine )
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