Eisele Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The dormancy period of 2022 is remembered for its extremely low cumulative rainfall, comparable to
2018 and 2021. Coincidentally, the warmer temperatures observed in January and February led to an
early budbreak and a healthy cover crop. This encouraged us to till more surface than usual at an
earlier date to take advantage of spring rain and capture an optimal mineralization window. Spring
temperatures set the course for an early onset of water stress. However, the milder climatic demand
in Calistoga and good nutrient content in the soils led to healthier and longer growth of the Sauvignon
Blanc canopy than during the previous two years. July was hot but August was mild without the heat
spikes observed in 2021. This resulted in harmonious sugar accumulation and juicier berries. A light
leafing helped expose the clusters to filtered light, enhancing tropical fruit aromas and citrus flavors.
The first Sauvignon Blanc Musqué was picked on August 15th and the later-ripening block adjacent to
the winery came last on August 30th.
The wines were aged on their lees for 12 months, in a combination of stainless-steel eggs (23%),
concrete eggs (12%), used oak (33%) and new oak (32%).
The Eisele Vineyard grapes are certified ‘Organic’ by CCOF and ‘Biodynamic’ by Demeter