2023 as you wish Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc
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94 pts International Wine Report
Sourced from old vines planted at Gamache Vineyard in 1985, we are stoked about the 2023 vintage of as you wish Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc. Bursting with wild acidity and aromas of lime, flowers and crushed stone, this beauty explodes on the palate with zippy guava, stone fruit and lemon curd flavors whose endurance defy explanation. A very special wine. Delectable now and built for many years of enjoyment.
Food pairing: Dungeness crab and lemon butter or asparagus and goat cheese quiche.
Movie pairing: The Princess Bride, duh
FOUNDERS’ NOTES:
as you wish was added to our staggering* portfolio in the 2017 vintage. Relatively little old vine sauvignon blanc remains in Washington State, so we are privileged to gain access to this old block farmed by the stellar vineyard team at Sagemoor Farms.Sourced from remarkable gnarly old vines, planted in 1985 at Gamache Vineyard (as I was working in the dining room at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans), as you wish is a unique expression of sauvignon blanc, sure to astonish even the most erudite wine lovers.
My Mom was a librarian for many years and The Princess Bride was required reading in our home. One night at Michael's in LA in 1986 I was waiting on Norman Lear and Rob Reiner. They decided to make the movie right in front of me. I called home. Kelly loves sauvignon blanc. I love her. as you wish...
*Hugh Johnson wrote that in his eponymous 2019 Pocket Wine Book.
| Download Wine Notes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Gamache Block 23 100% |
| Acid | 0.69g/100 mL |
| PH | 3.30 |
| Aging | Following fermentation the wine was lees aged for 5 months and assmebled March 2024. |
| Fermentation | Whole cluster pressed and fermented in mostly second use barrels and stainless steel drums. Max. temp. 71°F. |
| Residual Sugar | RS: 0.02 g/100 mL |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/15/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 341 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
"Light lemon-gold core with a watery rim. A striking nose of gooseberries, lemon citrus, white grapefruit pith, tropical fruit, and wet white clay. The palate gifts notes of kiwi fruit and raw almonds with a saline and fruit-forward finish. This is a very well-made, balanced, and delicious bottle of wine. A little over 340 cases were made. Drink 2024-2030."
94 Points International Wine Report
