2020 CJ's Barrel Sauvignon Blanc

The Sauvignon Blanc varietal, which ripens very late at Kingston due to its location in the coldest part of the Casablanca Valley, benefited greatly from the warmer 2020 season. Beyond ensuring the grapes were ready to be harvested on time, warmer temperatures created a more interesting and less subtle expression than in years past. While past vintages produced in cooler seasons have been more herbaceous and thin, the 2020 CJ’s Barrel Sauvignon Blanc has a tropical expression that is creamier and fuller-bodied in the mouth. Grown in the oldest part of the vineyard, the Sauvignon Blanc varietal goes through a whole cluster fermentation process and is aged in large concrete egg-shaped vessels. The larger vessel forces a slower evolution, helping to lift up the palate of the wine to create a beautiful and balanced texture. Read more in the 2020 CJ's Barrel Sauvignon Blanc tasting notes ››