2024 Renegade Sauvignon Blanc - Mendocino
History
Husch Renegade Sauvignon Blanc continues in the wild tradition of the debut 2000 vintage. For this unique wine, we step back from our traditional model for Sauvignon Blanc and break the rules. We allow the native or “renegade” yeasts residing in the vineyard and winery to start and complete the fermentation process. The wine is aged in neutral oak barrels rather than stainless steel tanks, adding fullness on the palate to balance the bright fruit flavors.
Winemaking
Brought in during the cool morning hours, this fruit was pressed and racked to a cold tank. As is our tradition with the Renegade, we then let nature take its course. Slowly our indigenous yeast population came to life in the cold juice. Once we determined that the yeast were in a happy and healthy state, we sent this wine to barrel to ferment over the coming weeks.
Tasting Notes
Lively, exuberant, and a true delight for the senses, our 2024 Renegade Sauvignon Blanc is sure to invigorate your palate. Aromas of nectarine, peach and ripe pineapple mingle with hints of zesty citrus. On the palate, the wine offers a beautifully balanced richness from barrel fermentation, complementing its vibrant fruit flavors. This Sauvignon Blanc shines as an aperitif and pairs exquisitely with dishes such as grilled fish or Baja tacos with a mango salsa.
Technical
Harvest Date: Sept 6, 2024
Sugar at Harvest: 25.0° Brix
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.5
Total acid: 6.20 g/L
Residual sugar: 0%
Fermentation: Native yeast, in barrel
Maturation: 7 months in barrel
Release Date: Sept, 2025
Cellaring: 1 - 3 years with careful aging
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