2023 Eisele Vineyard - Sauvignon Blanc Napa (750ml)
2023 Eisele Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc — Napa Valley (750ml)
From the historic Eisele Vineyard just south of Calistoga, this Sauvignon Blanc captures the estate’s meticulous approach to farming and winemaking. The property—first planted in the 1880s and later developed by Bart and Daphne Araujo before its 2013 transition to the Pinault family—now showcases a refined white that speaks to Napa’s cooler, estate-driven Sauvignon Blanc heritage. Crafted with organic and biodynamic practices, the vineyard’s Sauvignon Blanc parcels sit on the eastern hillside, where gentler afternoon sun and gravelly soils preserve brightness and energy in the wine.
Terroir, blend, and winemaking
The 2023 bottling blends Sauvignon Musqué, prized for its exotic aromatics, with a portion of classic Sauvignon Blanc grown on lean, gravelly soil to add structure. A slow, cool growing season yielded a wine that aged twelve months on its lees across stainless steel, concrete, and oak vessels, enhancing texture while maintaining lift and finesse.
Tasting notes
- Aroma: fresh cut grass and hawthorn blossom open the bouquet, followed by citrusy sweetness and nuanced herbal hints.
- Palate: a refined balance of rose petal and pink grapefruit meets a honeycomb texture, with subtle lemongrass and ginger providing bright, uplifted complexity.
- Finish: vanilla-laced poached pear lingers into a bright, persistent finish that carries a delicate mineral edge from the gravelly soil roots.
Food pairing and serving
This Sauvignon Blanc is particularly at home with seafood and citrus-driven dishes. Best paired with grilled shrimp or a citrus-dressed salad to echo the wine’s vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity.
Why this wine stands out
- Authentic Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc that blends aromatic intensity from Sauvignon Musqué with the structure of traditional Sauvignon Blanc from lean gravel soils.
- Aromatics and texture developed through lees aging in a thoughtful mix of stainless steel, concrete, and oak—creating a wine that’s expressive yet poised.
- A terroir-driven expression from a historic site with a commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, delivering depth without heaviness.