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2018 SAUVIGNON BLANC ALEXANDER VALLEY ARROWOOD Arrowood is 100% Sonoma. Since 1986, we have been producing high-character wines from sustainably and organically farmed vineyards west of the Mayacamas Ridge. Our tasting room is located in the historic Sonoma Valley, a small sub-appellation in the heart of the county. Often described as a warm pocket in a cool region, this rolling AVA is particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, our signature wine. We also produce limited quantities of other varieties from some of Sonoma’s acclaimed vineyards. ALEXANDER VALLEY The Alexander Valley runs southeast to northwest alongside the Mayacamas and is one of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County. The soils range from alluvial at lower elevations to rocky loam on the more rugged slopes. This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Jimtown vineyard in southern Alexander Valley, known for its delicate fruit expression balanced by lively acidity cultivated by the morning fog that persists on the valley floor. TASTING NOTES A vibrant and tropical presentation of Sauvignon Blanc, offering notes of fresh-cut kiwi, pineapple, and passion fruit. Breath in the essence of acacia flower and blossoms. On the palate, taste a zip of lime zest. This wine is crisp and refreshing, with a nice roundness in texture. TECHNICAL DATA COMPOSITION alcohol 14.1% 100% Sauvignon Blanc pH 3.34 APPELLATION Alexander Valley total acidity 0.62 g/100 ml VINEYARD CASES BOTTLED 222 Jimtown Vineyard winemaker WINEMAKING Kristina Shideler This wine is made using both stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. It is fermented in stainless steel at cold temperature (54 F) until five Brix, then brought down to neutral barrels to finish the fermentation. It is then aged in neutral oak for seven months with lees stirring every other month to enhance texture; no malolactic fermentation. ©2020 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, Glen Ellen, CA #AWD19_194425 & Winery, Vineyards Arrowood ©2020 arrowoodwinery.com.

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