Sauvignon Blancc o l u m b i a v a l l e y | v i n t a g e 2 0 2 4
Tasting Notes
An attractive
honeycomb,
orange-laced nose.
The palate is rounded
out with an enticing
combination of vibrant
lime and Honeycrisp
apple flavors, carried
through to a crisp,
snappy finish.
Tech Notes
Vineyard Selection
Bacchus Vineyard white bluffs
Gunkel Vineyard Columbia Valley
Blend winemaking
97% Sauvignon Blanc pH – 3.29
3% Smillon TA – .67
RS – .25g/l
no ML
fermentation
Cool fermented in stainless steel to retain
fruit intensity in both aroma and flavor
finishing
Bottled in March, 2025
Sauvignon Blanc at Barnard Griffin
Sauvignon Blanc in Washington has enough herbal identity to be intriguing
and enough tropical fruit character to be fruity and pleasant. Our many years
of practice blending Semillon in with our Sauvignon Blanc have created a
style that exhibits richness and enhanced longevity.
Vintage 2024
The 2024 vintage in Washington state was marked by a near-perfect growing
season that allowed grapes to ripen evenly across the Columbia Valley. The
seasons weather set the stage for wines with bright acidity, expressive fruit,
and excellent aging potential.
Spring rains produced vines with strong canopies and healthy fruit set. Acid
development and aromatics both benefitted from cool nights through the
summer, as temperatures rose steadily post spring, not wavering until
September. There was a moment of prolonged heat in mid-summer, but
eventually the sun set into more reasonable temperatures and the vines
adjusted accordingly.
Harvest began later than usual and temperatures were moderate throughout
the harvest window allowing some varietals, particularly reds, to see an
extended hang-time on the vine, which allowed for more concentrated flavors
and deeper color.
Rob Griffin
Founding Winemaker Megan Hughes
2nd Generation