2022 STAR LANE FARON
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Vintage
2022
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Appellation
Happy Canyon
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Varietal
Faron White Bordeaux
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Vineyard Designation
Star Lane Vineyard
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Alcohol
13.4%
"This is the kind of white I want on every list: complex enough for a pairing menu, but so drinkable I’ve watched tables order a second bottle before the entrées land."
—Maya Chen, Sommelier, (St. Louis, MO) “…Classy, Bordeaux Blanc-like nose of crushed citrus, ripe pineapple, minty herbs, and a kiss of background spice and crushed stone-like minerality. It’s balanced, has terrific concentration, medium-bodied richness, and a great finish. It’s a brilliant white that I’d happily put toe-to-toe with some of the greats from Bordeax. It should have at least a decade of longevity. 94 points.
—Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Critic and Founder, JebDunnuck.com"I opened a bottle with friends last weekend, and we just kept talking about it—how it kept changing in the glass, how it made everything on the table taste better. We all joined the club by dessert."
—Lauren Mendel, Star Lane Wine Club Member (Santa Barbara, CA)TASTING NOTES
Tropical and stone fruits are the hallmark of Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Hallmark mineral and herb underly this year's vintage which are classic expressions of the variety. We always find a verve and energy of freshness that carries through to the finish and beckons a second glass.
WINEMAKER NOTES
As always, Sauvignon whole clusters went direct to press where they underwent a slow press cycle designed to minimize bitter components and promote fresh flavor profiles. We opted for a 100% stainless in this vintage, which adds to the vibrancy of this fresh and lively wine. 25% of the wine went through ML. As in the previous vintage, this year's wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc as the true compliment to the world class Cabernet that is the focus of Star Lane Vineyard.
AGING ABILITY
Enjoy the lively acidity and freshness now or confidently cellar through 2032.
