Sauvignon Blanc
The 2022 Hayes Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a unique new world approach to a classic old-world style of white wine production. The wine is made of 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon grapes and is hand-picked, and hand sorted to maintain the highest quality product when it hits the crush pad. The wine is allowed minimal skin contact and is aged and fermented at extremely cold temperatures. This technique allows the wine to maintain its crisp natural acidity, as well as preserve the vibrant aromatic characteristics that would traditionally escape during a warm fermentation. The California spin of bright citrus and bold melon characteristics blend well with an old-world mix of fresh cut grass and subtle minerality.
Color: Light Straw
Aroma: Lime, Fresh Apple, Rose
Structure: Light Body, Medium Plus Acid, Medium Long Finish
Flavors: Fresh Cut Grass, Citrus, Wet Stone
Pairings: Goat Cheese, Figs, Crab
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a noble variety with origins in Alsace, France. As a deviation of Pinot Noir, the Pinot
Grigio grape has pinkish-grey skin and yields a clean, easy-drinking wine with aromas of citrus,
apple and ripe stone fruits. The Hayes Valley Pinot Grigio is modeled after a more traditional
California style with crisp acidity, a lower alcohol content and a soft and smooth mouth feel.
Color: Pale Rose Water
Aroma: Citrus, Lemon Zest, Grapefruit
Structure: Soft, Moderate Acidity, Thin Finish
Flavors: Crisp Gala Apples, Ripe Peach, Limeade
Pairings: Fish Tacos, Baked Brie with Peach Preserves, Vegetarian Risotto
Chardonnay
The Hayes Valley Chardonnay was created to find a happy balance between what used to be known as “California Style” heavily oaked Chardonnay and what is currently the trend in California with unoaked Chardonnays. The Hayes Valley Chardonnay uses just 20% oak influence and hits the middle ground of the two leaving you with just a kiss of oak.
Color: Medium Straw, Golden
Aroma: Lemon, Pineapple
Structure: Soft Tannins, Moderate Acidity, Long Finish
Flavors: Papaya, Vanilla, Caramel, Light Oak
Pairings: Lobster, Pork Chops, Salad with Sliced Almonds