Viluko Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A wine of gentle persuasion, the beautifully balanced 2014 Viluko Sauvignon Blanc presents the grape with fine purity and expression. Not flashy, this wine impresses with its ripe fruit flavors—red delicious apples and honey dew melon. Just a hint of dried citrus and savory herbs keeps the wine nicely focused on the grape variety. Drinks well now. (Tasted: July 20, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
Viluko Vineyards is nestled between Calistoga and Santa Rosa in the rocky hillsides of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Sonoma Valley from Napa Valley. An organic niche of 37-acres is planted to predominantly Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc. The terrain is diverse with elevations of 600 to 1100ft above sea level.
The rich tapestry of native plant and animal life inspires our family's dedication to preserve the integrity of this raw and illustrious landscape. We are committed to farming organically and in 2005 achieved organic certification by the CCOF.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.
Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.