This bold and balanced, Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent follow up to the highly acclaimed 2009 vintage. The 3.16 tons of Sauvignon Blanc was picked on October 11, 2010 from the Adobe Road Vineyard. It was pressed and the juice was cold settled for 36 hours, then racked off of the heavy lees. At this point the specialized cold-tolerant yeast was introduced for fermentation in a refrigerated stainless steel tank. The wine was aged for seven months in eight neutral French oak barrels. These barrels have a very minimal yet subtle influence on the wine. It was allowed to mature gently, retaining a crisp, full-fruit flavor. Notes of passion fruit and honeydew melon come through in this complex, superbly drinkable, fine white wine.