2022 HOURGLASS NAPA/SONOMA SAUVIGNON BLANC Hourglass Estate consists of two small vineyards, the first of which was purchased in 1976 by a real estate agent named Ned Smith, who had a keen lay of the land and felt that this small plot two miles north of Saint Helena had promising potential. After Ned’s passing in the early 1990s, his son Jeff took over the responsibilities, hiring Dr. Mark Kliewer, Dean of Viticulture at UC Davis, to analyze the site and replant. Jeff purchased another vineyard just south of Calistoga in 2005, and today, Hourglass produces rich, full-bodied Old-World-style Reds as well as this Napa/Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc with famed winemaker Tony Biagi at the helm. Tony gained nearly ten years of experience making wines for Plumpjack. Winery Notes: "The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is aromatically explosive. Primary aromas of candied lime peel, mango, Meyer lemon, pomelo, and lemon grass emerge from the glass. Secondary characteristics of orange marmalade, honeysuckle, and fresh baked croissant offer an additional layer of richness and complexity. On the palate crisp zippy citrus tones and jasmine blossom weave with hints of brioche and wet stone minerality, providing nuance throughout. 15% Semillon gives further depth, and the mixture of steel and barrel fermentation contribute unparalleled texture and brightness."