Tilth Wines
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley
In 2015, Jason Driscoll was offered the opportunity to take over the Burkett Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc in Saint Helena. As his first wine under Tilth, it routinely expresses the fragrant and delicate nature of its source and the warmth and generosity of its maker.
Vineyard
At the Burkett Vineyard, Jason controls the farming with the expertise of Ruben Rubio. The vineyard sits east of the Silverado Trail in the Saint Helena AVA. Bill Burkett owns the property and was willing to sell Jason the fruit for a very fair price in exchange for farming it. Most of the vineyard is planted to Sauvignon Blanc with a few vines of Muscat of Alexandria interplanted. 2018 was the first vintage that it was farmed organically.
Winemaking
Picked the last week of August, the fruit was whole-cluster pressed to neutral French oak and stainless steel barrels where the juice was left to ferment spontaneously. After primary fermentation, secondary fermentation was stopped with sulfur and barrels were stirred once a month for seven months, when it was blended just prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
“Aromatics of pear, apple, and elderflower fill the glass. The palate supports the nose with lifted acidity, stonefruit, and a succulent mouth-feel that is a result of monthly lees stirs.” – Jason Driscoll, Winemaker
Color
White
Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Farming
Organic
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$25
