Production Notes
| Grape Source: |
Napa Valley, LamBentz Vineyard |
| Varietal Content: |
100% Sauvignon Blanc; clone 1 and Musque clone |
| Fermentation: |
12 months in neutral French Oak |
| Alcohol Content: |
14.1% |
| Winemaking Team: |
Jean Hoefliger |
| Vineyard Management: |
Tom Clark, Josh Clark; Clark Vineyard Management |
| GM & Marketing: |
Laurie Claudon |
| Photography/Special Projects: |
Briana Clark Forgie |
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IN THE VINEYARD & THE WINERY
In 2018 the Wild Irises in the woods and meadows surrounding the vineyard welcomed spring with an abundance of gorgeous flowers. This good sign, foretold a long growing season and more beautiful fruit than anyone expected. Could this vintage be the best ever?
Rather than increase our production of 2018 Wild Iris, not a grape went into the barrel that wasn’t absolutely perfect! Be prepared to again fall in love with this enticing beauty.
TASTING NOTES
The 2018 Wild Iris overflows with all you expect from this delightfully spirited muse. A golden hue, amazing aroma, opulent fruit, perfect crispness, velvety texture and a memorable finish, how wonderful to find all of this in your glass!
Honeysuckle, cantaloupe melon, citrus, loquat, jasmine and pear drops. The palate is very layered and dense, but with a very well-defined center of acidity and fresh stone fruit. Drink now or hold. — James Suckling
Jeb Dunnuck
Reminding me of Bordeaux Blanc from the Graves region, the 2017 Wild Iris Sauvignon Blanc offers up lots of lemon curd, lemon grass, and subtle white flower notes to go with a medium-bodied, balanced, elegant style on the palate. It has some obvious minerality on the finish and should age gracefully for at least 4-5 years. — Jeb Dunnuck
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