Jackson Estate Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2022
At the heart of the Russian River Valley sits a majestic vineyard honoring the late Saralee Kunde, one of the region's most beloved and respected wine-growing visionaries. Planted in 1989, this approximately 200-acre site, with its cool climate, varied terrain, and diverse soils, has a reputation for producing some of the finest grapes in California. Bright minerality with aromas of orange blossom and white peach, notes of apricot and honeydew melon, and a lingering silky finish.
Acclaim
2019 Vintage
92 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, June 2021
Crisp lemon and lime aromas meet with a crushed sea-shell tone on the nose of this bottling. There’s a taut feeling to the palate, where pome-fruit and stone-fruit flavors wander through the engaging texture.
Winemaking
Minimum of 6 months in 80% Old French oak and 20% Old American oak
Vineyards
Elevation: 71 – 76 feet
Soil: Diverse soil comprised of mostly sand, gravel, and clay loams.
Climate: Morning fog, with warm temperatures in the day that cool off at night, creating a long growing season.
