Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Minerals, dried herbs and a bit of toast bring a tasty complexity to the aroma of this full-bodied and well-balanced wine. Fennel bulb, cucumber and lime notes add interest and balance to the palate. Very elegant, it’s deep in interest and long on the finish.
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COMMENTARY: The 2022 Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc is expressive and true-to-type. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows aromas and flavors of chalky notes, minerality, and dried herbs. Try it with pan-fried wild-caught salmon topped with rosemary and whole black peppercorns. (Tasted: April 5, 2023, San Francisco, CA
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Fragrant, with honeysuckle, orange blossom and yuzu notes on a sleek frame, with tropical accents of passion fruit, pineapple and candied ginger on the long, expressive finish.
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Perhaps no other winery captures the casual luxury of Sonoma County better than Chalk Hill Estate. Founded nearly four decades ago, this spectacular 1300-acre property features 300 acres of vineyards, wilderness areas, winery, hospitality center, culinary garden, residence, stables, equestrian pavilion, sports fields, fishing and swimming ponds, and guest houses.
The winery's vineyards are thoughtfully woven through the native foliage and contoured to fit the intricate terrain. More than two-thirds of the Chalk Hill Estate remains uncultivated. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A Sonoma sub-appellation whose boundaries cover the northeastern corner of the Russian River Valley AVA, the Chalk Hill growing area is named after its unique chalky and white, volcanic ash soils. This terrain has proven successful with white varieties, namely Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc.