Wine Emmolo, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
Reviews of purchase Emmolo, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
Tasting Notes
The wine is light straw color.
The taste of wine is unusually light, has notes of ripe peaches and bright citrus tones, which are just beginning to reach its optimum maturity. It is characterized by an excellent balance of fruit and acidity. The finish is long, crunchy, refreshing and quite impressive.
Aromatic bouquet of wine is replete with attractive notes of ripe melon, nuances of lavender flowers and wet gravel.
Wine is recommended to use paired with fish dishes, a variety of snacks, white meat or poultry meat, as well as cheese cuts.
Interesting Facts
Emmolo, Sauvignon Blanc - a dry white wine, focused on minerality than fruit tones in taste and aroma. Not grassy and not too mature, it is distinguished by exquisite fruit notes in aroma and strong mineral nuances, reminiscent of the first summer rain. Grapes are harvested in two family vineyards only after it reaches its optimal parameters - balanced acidity and low alcohol content. At the time of the creation of this wine, Jenny Wagner had only one goal: to convey as much as possible all the features of the Napa Valley terroir.
The weather conditions of 2016 were perfect. Summer pleased with mild temperatures and gentle sunlight. During the harvest, which lasted from mid to late April, it was warm enough. After sorting, the berries are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The aging of the wine took place in steel tanks and in old French oak barrels.
Producer's description
Emmolo is the family name of Jenny's mother, who has a long history of farming in the Napa Valley.
"My mother, Cheryl Emmolo, has no brothers, but she always dreamed of perpetuating her last name. She wanted to create wine from grapes grown on the lands of her family, and I was really lucky that she handed over the reins to my hands. that moment when I presented my first wines to my grandparents. " - Jenny Wagner.
Wagners come from a long line of winegrowers living in the Napa Valley. The parents of Chuck Wagner, Lorna Bel Glos and Charlie Wagner Sr., were born to families who built the wine industry in the Napa Valley in the late 1800s and beyond due to their hard work, dedication, innovative spirit and perseverance in the face of adversity.
In 2002, Charlie Wagner died at his home in Rutherford. His son, Chuck Wagner, continues to closely follow the creation of world-famous wines Caymus , in which he is helped by two of his four children - Charlie and Jenny. Charlie is responsible for the production of Conundrum, Mer Soleil and Red Schooner wines. Jenny is also the chief enologist in the production of Emmolo wines.
