Proprietary White Wine
Proprietary White Wine
Napa Valley
The 2023 vintage throughout the Napa Valley was remarkable for its mild temperatures and long growing season. Those conditions made for compelling wines, driving the style toward more savory tones, in contrast to the typical tropical fruit notes of many Napa Valley vintages. The Arborum Proprietary White wine is a pleasantly complex expression of this heralded season.
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué, and Semillon from the cooler southern end of the Napa Valley, this wine is produced in a way to broaden the spectrum of aromas and textures. Whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented with just a touch of new French oak, and aged for a full sixteen months—the result is a beautifully aromatic wine with a blast of energy on the palate and a lengthy finish. Bergamot, mango, lychee, and lime zest are just a few of the delicious fruit aromas and flavors rising out of the glass, with subtle notes of shiso leaf and teak oil hidden just under the surface. It’s a sensory rush for sure! Fresh and vibrant now, the wine is sure to age gracefully for years in the cellar, revealing even more layers over time.
- Blend: Sauvignon Blanc 36%, Sauvignon Musqué 37%, Semillon 27%
- Fermented in neutral & new French oak
- Aged 16 months in barrel
- 95 cases produced
Bordeaux varietals best express the unique character of what we have in Napa: bright sunshine, expressively ripe fruit, subtle fragrances, and hedonistic appeal. This wine has all that and more.
Andy Erickson Winemaker
