2006 Kalinda, Redwood Valley Sauvignon Blanc

The 2006 Kalinda Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Redwood Valley, just over the Coast Range from the Anderson Valley. It has a slightly warmer climate, due to the lessening coastal influence. Prevailing winds from the ocean in the summer are cooling, and in the winter, they bring copious amounts of rain. Summer growing conditions consist of hot, dry, sunny days and cool, clear nights. This combination produces very ripe fruit with good acidity. The winery that produced the 2006 Kalinda Sauvignon Blanc was founded by a longtime friend of K&L, back in 1979. The fruit is extremely rich and intense with flavors that exemplify both the varietal and the terroir. The wine was made using a minimalist, natural approach to winemaking, keeping sulfite levels in check. The 2006 Kalinda Sauvignon Blanc is composed of 99 % Sauvignon Blanc from yields of less than 4 tons per acre and about 1% barrel-fermented Viognier. All the Sauvignon Blanc was vinified in stainless steel. The Viognier adds a bit of aromatic complexity and hints of tropical fruit notes to the wine. The wine has great balance, a nice fleshiness on the palate paired with great acidity and an overall elegance that will lead you back again and again for another sip. The wine shows notes of jasmine, tangerine and grapefruit on the nose and follows through with flavors of pink grapefruit, guava and white peaches. This wine will work great as an appetizer, with fish, shell fish or any white meat.