Honig Vineyard and Winery
2009 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Rutherford
Auction 14 | Lot No. 122
Vintage: 2009
Honig Vineyard and Winery
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Rutherford
5 cases produced
Description
Aromas and flavors of honey, dried apricot and citrus rind are layered with creme brûlée and mineral, in this truly exceptional Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit for this wine comes from Block One of our vineyard, next to the Napa River. The close proximity to the river's moisture aids in the natural occurrence of Botrytis, critical to a late harvest wine. Rich and luscious, with balanced acidity, it pairs perfectly with fois gras, blue cheese and stone fruits, and is delicious on its own.
Aging Process
Barrel fermented, then aged on the lees in new French oak barrels for 6 months
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.77
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Kristin Belair
Winemaker, Honig Vineyard & Winery
A University of California, Davis graduate, Kristin came to the Napa Valley in 1981 as a harvest intern at Trefethen Vineyards. By 1985, she was making Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay for a small, family owned winery in Oakville, Johnson Turnbull Vineyards, which later became Turnbull Wine Cellars. In January 1998, Kristin joined Honig Vineyard and Winery, where she has spent the past 20 years crafting nationally recognized, award winning Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis: BS - Fermentation Science
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
From the growing and creation of it to the enjoyment of a glass with family and friends, wine has the extraordinary effect of connecting people, places and experiences. Being a part of that continues to be exciting and rewarding.
Q&A With the Winemaker
Q: Premiere Napa Valley wines are innovative and allow each winery to showcase the region's sense of exploration in fine winemaking. What kind of exploration did your Premiere Napa Valley wine allow you to do?
A: Making a late harvest (botrytisised) dessert wine is always a great adventure! Each year the conditions vary tremendously and there always seems to be a new twist. What makes it so worthwhile, after all of the fussing and worrying, is the nearly magical transformation of what looks to be a horrible disaster (moldy grapes) into the delecious nectar that is Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Q: What was your inspiration for this offering?
A: Napa valley has so many top notch Cabernet Sauvignons, yet there are so many hidden gems in lesser know varietals. WE decided to mix it up a bit and offer something completely different
Q: Fill in the blanks: I chose to make this wine from this particular ______________ because ______________.
A: I chose to make this wine from this particular block/vineyard because It is a block in out vineyard that lends itself to producing fine LAte HArvest wines.
Q: Why should a wine lover have a bottle of this wine in their cellar?
A: Is there a more perfect way to end a meal than sipping on a delicious dessert wine? Try it solo or with a perfectly matched exotic dessert or a rare cheese.
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