COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Frog's Leap Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Frog's Leap Soil Selection Sauvignon Blanc Concrete Aged is a distinctive white wine from the Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley, vintage 2023. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is a special bottling, hand-selected from the winery's most exceptional organic and dry-farmed vineyard blocks. The winemaking philosophy centers on sustainable practices and allowing the vineyard's terroir to shine. The 'Soil Selection' is a testament to this, with grapes grown in deep, gravelly loam soils on vines that have been nurtured for decades. The 2023 vintage benefited from ideal growing conditions, contributing to the wine's balance and structure. Frog's Leap, founded by John Williams, is committed to organic farming and producing wines that express their natural character, with this bottling showcasing the unique expression of Rutherford's soil and climate.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermented and aged solely in concrete 'eggs' to maintain purity.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from organic, dry-farmed vineyards, some with vines planted in 1942.
Fact 03
The 'Soil Selection' is a special bottling from the winery's finest vineyard blocks.
Fact 04
Inspired by the crisp, mineral-driven styles of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Frog's Leap Soil Selection Sauvignon Blanc Concrete Aged is crafted using a distinctive approach focused on purity and terroir expression. Grapes are sourced from certified organic and dry-farmed vineyards in Rutherford, with some vines dating back to 1942. The entire winemaking process, from fermentation to aging, takes place in nine 500-gallon concrete 'eggs.' This method avoids oak influence, allowing the wine's natural fruit characteristics and minerality to dominate. Following fermentation, the wine is aged sur lie for six months to build texture and complexity. It is bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural character. This meticulous process, combined with sustainable viticultural practices, aims to produce a wine that is a true reflection of its origin.
