COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Stagiaire Wine
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Stagiaire Wine's 'In Love With A Memory' is a distinctive white wine crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the historic Enz Vineyard in Lime Kiln Valley, San Benito County, within California's Central Coast. The Enz Vineyard is renowned for its old, dry-farmed Sauvignon Blanc vines, which thrive in unique limestone and granitic soils. This site has a rich history, having been utilized by many esteemed winemakers over the years. Stagiaire Wine, known for its minimal intervention philosophy, expresses deep honor in working with this exceptional fruit. The wine itself is inspired by a previous cuvée, 'Sapphires, Samphires, and Saturn Returns', and stands out due to its combination of ancient vines, unique terroir, and a meticulous, natural winemaking approach.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Sauvignon Blanc vines in the Enz Vineyard are old and dry-farmed, contributing to the wine's unique character.
Fact 02
These historic vines were once grafted to red grapes before being returned to Sauvignon Blanc.
Fact 03
The fermentation process for this wine is described by the producer as 'so so so slow'.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage was one of the first picks of the season but the very last wine to go into barrel.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for 'In Love With A Memory' begins with destemmed Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which undergo a skin maceration period of just over a week. Following this, the juice is pressed before fermentation naturally commences. The fermentation itself is notably slow, taking place in a tank. After this extended fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrels where it ages for a full year. Adhering to Stagiaire Wine's philosophy, the wine is produced with minimal intervention, meaning nothing is added or removed, and no sulfur is used throughout the process.
