<h1>2006 Grand Estates <br>Sauvignon Blanc -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>"...rich and tropical on the palate ..."</i>
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<p><b>Tasting Notes</b>
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“This Sauvignon Blanc emphasizes the fruit focus without compromising the fresh, slightly grassy aromatics.
It is rich and tropical on the palate with a distinctive
crispness and a refreshing finish.”-<em>Ray Einberger, Winemaker</em>
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<p><b>Growing Season</b>
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<li>The 2006 growing season was marked by weather extremes, with near record rainfall in the Columbia Valley during the early spring and record high temperatures in early and mid-summer</li>
<li> Although a challenging season weather-wise, exceptional sites including the warmer parts of the Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke
Slope saw early ripening and bold flavors from the high temperatures.</li>
<li> In the cooler growing areas, later ripening prompted good acidity and flavor in white varietals, as well as good color, pronounced fruit flavors and less aggressive tannins in reds.</li>
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<p><b>Vineyards</b>
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<li>Premium vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley are sources for Columbia Crest’s Grand Estates Sauvignon Blanc.</li>
<li> Vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.</li>
<li> Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.</li>
<li> The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing
precise control of vine growth patterns.</li>
<li> Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.</li>
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<p><b>Vinification</b>
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<li>Grapes were pressed, cold-settled, and racked off the solids into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.</li>
<li> Inoculation with selected yeast strains to enhance varietal character began the 14-20 day cool fermentation in stainless steel.</li>
<li> A portion of finished wine was aged in barrels, adding complexity
and enhancing mouth-feel.</li>
<li> Extreme caution was exercised to prevent malolactic fermentation,
thus preserving the crisp acid and fresh flavors.</li>
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<p><b>Technical Data</b>
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<li>Total acidity: 0.61 g/100ml</li>
<li>Residual Sugar: 0.65 g/100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.27</li>
<li>Alcohol: 13.5%</li>
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<li>SKU: 17579</li>
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