Tree Fort Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Aromatics jump out of the glass with fresh grapefruit, cooking herbs and lime oil. On the palate, this wine has a bright acidity with citrus flavors and a pinch of herbs. The finish is crisp with a smooth touch of lemon custard.
A perfect complement to spicy dishes, pair with tacos al pastor topped with salsa verde, chicken tikka masala over basmati rice or shrimp Pad Thai. Enjoy poolside on a sunny day or as a refreshing end to a day spent snowboarding.
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Mouthfilling notes of nougat and key lime surround a crisp grapefruit core. Tropical fruit and a divine wash of floral and herbal notes coat the tongue.
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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A geographic and climatic paradise for grape vines, Monterey is a part of the greater Central Coast AVA and contains within it five smaller sub-appellations, including Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, San Bernabe, Hames Valley and the famous Santa Lucia Highlands. The climate is relatively warm but tempered by cool, coastal winds, allowing the regions in Monterey County an exceptionally long growing season. Bud break often happens two weeks sooner and harvest tends to be two weeks later compared to other surrounding regions.
Monterey’s coastal side, where the cooling ocean fog allows grapes to develop a perfect sugar-acid balance, excels in the production of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Warmer, inland subzones are home to fleshy, concentrated and full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.
Chardonnay, covering about 40% of vineyard acreage, is the most widely planted grape in all of Monterey County.