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Knights Bridge Pont De Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc Knights Valley, Sonoma County 2021 (750ml)
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...a full, replete palate with flavors of citrus, apricot, and wild mint that last into the finish.
| Producer | Knights Bridge Pont De Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc Knights Valley, Sonoma County |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Blanc Knights Valley, Sonoma County |
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| Varietal | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 31309 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Knights Bridge Pont De Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc
Knights Valley, Sonoma County 2021
AVA: Knights Valley
Vineyard: Knights Bridge Estate Vineyard
Blocks: 4A, 4B, 6A
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Clones: Musque, Clone 1
Soils: Red clay loam, white alluvial
Harvest Date: September 23, 2021
Cooperage: 6 months in 60% concrete, 20% new French oak, 18% stainless steel
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bottling Date: March 29, 2022
Release Date: September 1, 2022
Cellaring: Drink now through 2026
Tasting Notes
Made in a Bordeaux style, the Pont de Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc delivers typical energy of the varietal while displaying uncommon richness and a dazzling range of flavor. Classic aromas of Meyer lemon and madeleine cookies are followed by a full, replete palate with flavors of citrus, apricot, and wild mint that last into the finish. Drink now or hold until 2026.
Food Pairings
The 2021 vintage is a wine for all seasons. In spring, pair with linguine in a creamy sauce of blue cheese, asparagus and mushroom. For summer, enjoy at a beach clambake. In fall, try it with grilled vegetables or chicken in tarragon sauce. During winter holidays, it is a perfect accompaniment to fresh shellfish.
Winemaking
The grapes were hand-picked in the pre-dawn hours of September 23 and delicately pressed to preserve their broad range of aromatics and sense of peak freshness. The juice was cold settled for 48 hours to achieve clarity then racked clean to stainless steel for slow fermentation at cold temperatures to ensure bright, varietal character. Malolactic fermentation was inhibited and the finished wine aged for six months in 62% concrete, 18% stainless steel and 20% new French oak barrels prior to bottling.
Vintage
The 2021 growing season began cooler than usual with occasional light rains, bringing budbreak slightly later than expected. Spring and summer were mostly dry, but without the long, lingering heatwaves of recent years, allowing fruit to ripen at a normal rate. Higher temperatures in the late summer and early fall brought an earlier and faster harvest in order to pick all of the fruit at optimum ripeness. Crop yields were lighter to average, but with intense flavor profiles and outstanding quality.
Knights Valley
Situated at the foot of Mount St. Helena, just north of Calistoga, beautiful Knights Valley holds a special fascination. Located in a narrow valley bordering the Mayacamas mountain range that divides Sonoma and Napa Counties, this easternmost Sonoma County appellation, known for its warm days and cool nights, is the warmest viticultural region in the county. The valley's beauty and mineral-rich volcanic rhyolitic (volcanic) soils help produce world class Chardonnay and Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc; wines that consistently earn acclaim from critics and wine lovers alike. This special place continues to enshrine the rough beauty and ambition of the West, but contains within it a classic finesse and style that makes this one of the most unique wine-growing regions in the world.
Knights Bridge Pont De Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc Knights Valley, Sonoma County Description
Knights Bridge Winery
In 2006, several close-knit family members discovered 50 acres of hillside vineyards in Knights Valley, the perfect spot to produce exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Knights Bridge Vineyard is nestled on the pristine west side of Knights Valley, the warmest appellation in Sonoma County. It was here that the family decided to create Knights Bridge Winery with the singular goal of producing world-class wines. Joining on their quest is a group of talented professionals, all striving together in the pursuit of excellence from sustainable farming methods and small lot wine production to unique tasting experiences. Knights Bridge Winery is guided by a deep respect for nature, a passion for fine wines, and a dedication to family and friends.
Knights Bridge Estate Vineyard
The Knights Bridge vineyard is located on the southern boundary of the stunning Knights Valley AVA of Sonoma County. Rising from 300 to 900 feet in elevation on the rocky slopes of the Mayacamas mountain range north of Calistoga, Knights Bridge Vineyard overlooks a spectacular display of rolling hills, steep mountains and gentle valleys. Cool wind from the Pacific blows through the gap in these mountains, providing the grapes with longer hang time to develop richer flavors. Blessed with a combination of iron-rich and white-ash tufa (calcium carbonate) soils, the terroir of Knights Bridge, combining the perfect blend of climate and location, provides an ideal environment for the chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc vines to thrive. Taking a sustainable approach, these carefully farmed hillsides share open space with wildlife habitats and riparian corridors, helping preserve nature's delicate balance.
