Brander Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Los Olivos District AVA
This is the wine that made Brander Vineyards – a trendsetting Sauvignon Blanc that came to define a region. Made with a majority of estate fruit, the clean and crisp style that’s beloved by so many was crafted by large diurnal shifts and unfussy stainless-steel aging. The results have been consistently lauded since their first vintage in 1977, with the label quickly becoming synonymous with both Brander and the Los Olivos District.
Vineyard
Most of the grapes come from Brander’s Estate vineyard in the Los Olivos District. High diurnal shifts in the area allow sufficient ripening during the day while preserving acidity at night. Brander also purchases fruit from neighboring vineyards, including Mesa Verde, La Presa, and Kick-On
Winemaking
97% Sauvignon Blanc, with small amounts of Pinot Gris, Semillon, Riesling, and Muscat. Hand harvest, destemmed, 30-60 minutes of skin contact. Aged predominantly in stainless steel, with a small amount in neutral French oak for texture (about 5%)
Vintage Note
A high-quality vintage, with a long and cool growing season creating a chiseled and precise product.
Tasting Note
“Crisp and stony aromas of crushed granite meet with grass on the nose, while the palate offers wet cement, lime-peel and freshly mowed lawn flavors.” Matt Kettmann for Wine Enthusiast, 7/1/2022
Color
White
Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation
Los Olivos District AVA
Farming
Practicing Organic
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$22
Reviews
"Crisp and Stony"
Wine Enthusiast - December 7, 2022 “Crisp and stony aromas of crushed granite meet with grass on the nose, while the palate offers wet cement, lime-peel and freshly mowed lawn flavors.” – Matt Kettman, 7/1/2022
Trade Materials
Brander Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Tech Sheet
Added December 7, 2022 -
Brander Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Shelf Talker
Added January 9, 2023 -
Other Wines by this Producer
Au Naturel Sauvignon Blanc
Los Olivos District AVA
Au Naturel is made from the finest lots of Brander’s estate vineyards, carefully selected each year by the winemaking team. Attentive and diligent winemaking further define the character of the wine, with only free run juice used and careful lees aging building the rich yet delicate structure of the wine. The wine shows a concentrated and luscious profile, bristling with bright tropical fruit and tempered by a stony backbone.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Los Olivos District AVA
Brander takes immense pride in their Bordeaux varietal plantings – perhaps none more-so than their Cabernet Sauvignon. Composed mostly of estate fruit, the wine is destemmed and fermented in large vats before aging for 15 months in 25% new French oak. The straightforward style yields a California Cabernet of subtlety and nuance, with an ethereal old-world soul behind plush, ruby tinged fruit and silky tannins.
