2013 Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc

The word SYBARITE is derived from Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in southeastern Italy noted for the luxurious, pleasure seeking behavior of many of its inhabitants.

This wine is crafted from Sauvignon Blanc grown at McGinley Vineyard, Grassini Vineyard, Star Lane Vineyard, Happy Canyon Vineyard and Curtis Vineyard. 

Vineyard Region: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA

Vintage Conditions: The 2013 vintage is going to go down as a great one. Following a dry winter, there was early budbreak and a large fruit set. The growing season was even and warm, flowing into a moderate, dry fall.  The standout characteristic for 2013 wines:  complete ripeness without high sugar levels.  The wines are powerful and concentrated.  The worry in Santa Barbara is about the drought.  The lack of rainfall has positive quality implications, but we need winter rains to recharge our aquifers and cleanse our soils.