At the table with Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Deep-sea oysters, sea bass ceviche with lime, fresh herbed goat's cheese salad, grilled prawns with coriander, green asparagus with mousseline sauce.
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Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024Sonoma-Cutrer
This cuvée comes from the Russian River Valley, in Sonoma County, California, where Pacific fog rushes in along the river every evening and cools the vines. The 2024 vintage began with a cool winter, followed by a moderate summer and cool nights that preserved the natural acidity of the grapes. A brief heat spell at the end of September allowed the coolest plots to reach ideal ripeness.
The grapes are harvested by hand in the early hours of the day in order to keep their freshness, then carefully sorted and whole-cluster pressed to avoid any bitterness. The clear, golden juice is settled then fermented and aged for 3 months in stainless-steel tanks, without oak, to preserve the aromatic purity of the grape variety.
This wine reveals notes of lime zest, honeydew melon, apricot, juniper berry, sage, white flowers, gardenia and sea salt. Citrus and yellow fruit open the bouquet, followed by a herbaceous and floral touch. The silky-textured palate rests on a subtle saline minerality and stretches into a long, fresh finish.
All about Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
At what temperature should Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 be served?
Between 10 and 12 °C.
How long can Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 be kept?
Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years, until around 2029. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024?
Grapes: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Chardonnay. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 13%.
What to serve with Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024?
Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 pairs well with shellfish and white fish. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.
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While all 50 American states produce wine, California alone accounts for around 85% of the country's output, making the state the world's 4th-largest producer behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. Wine regions close to the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you go, and more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators for viticulture, particularly in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
The sub-region: Lodi
The Lodi wine area lies directly east of San Francisco Bay. Although it is quite far from the coast (the Pacific is 115 km to the west), Lodi enjoys a Mediterranean climate that is milder than you might expect for an inland location. This is due to the many rivers that cross the region and the creeks, estuaries and bays into which they flow. The parts of the region closer to the ocean are noticeably cooler, although most of Lodi enjoys warm days and lends itself to producing reds with concentrated flavour.
The little history of the country
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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).
In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.
Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.