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JACK 2019 'Two Old Dogs' Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

JACK 2019 'Two Old Dogs' Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

"New All-Star in Napa"
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"New All-Star in Napa"
Wine Spectator

Mission Codename You Don't Know JACK?

We owe you an apology.

Looking over last year’s offers, we came to a startling conclusion… there were nowhere near enough whites, especially Sauvignon Blanc.

Today, we’re making it up to you in a BIG way. This one’s for everyone who craves that jolt of pure, luminous, scintillating, and tantalizingly tropical crispness. You see, we landed a gorgeous example with killer pedigree made by none other than the supremely talented, the indisputably revered Julian Fayard. Oh yes… we’re talking ultra premium Napa goodness for $18. It smashes expectations in a big way.

Two Old Dogs, a small label under JACK, descended from the legacy of Herb Lamb Vineyards. They recently cut a deal with Jennifer Lamb and took it over, bringing Fayard in as the winemaker. The French-born winemaker extraordinaire must have learned a thing or two at First Growth Lafite Rothschild. Or maybe it was at Smith Haut Lafitte. Or it could have been after he came stateside to set a golden 100-point standard at places like Melka, Quintessa, Realm, Covert Estate, to name a few.

Wine Spectator publicized their inaugural release with fanfare and hefty scores, writing “There’s a new All-Star in Napa Valley” and continuing “Former Toronto Blue Jays, L.A. Angels and New York Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells has teamed with Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta to create Jack Winery. Iannetta, whose grandparents made wine in their Rhode Island home, says the project is an exploration of his family’s Italian winemaking roots.”

This stuff has a pure, tongue tickling freshness that lights up your tastebuds like Clark Griswold’s house on Christmas Eve. What’s the secret to this level of tropical intensity?? Maybe it’s the combination of Sauvignon Blanc from Rutherford with a small percentage of Sauvignon Musqué sourced from Yountville. The result is extraordinary, with an almost Pouilly-Fume type personality. White flowers, stony minerality, and ALL manner of tropical fruit - guava, passionfruit, and cantaloupe. And lemons. Meyer to meringue pie, pith to curd, SO much lemon. And wait… is that lemongrass? Kaffir lime leaves? Or tangerine peel? Buddha’s hand too for Buddha’s sake? Remarkable really! Slightly creamy on the palate, with moderate acidity. You’ll wonder what happened to the bottle when it’s empty.

We urge, nay, compel you to add a few to your locker. Won’t regret it.

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JACK 2019 'Two Old Dogs' Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 750ml Wine Label
Look

Bright pale white gold with hay accents, and sheer luminescence

Smell

White flowers, stony minerality, and ALL manner of tropical fruit - guava, passionfruit, cantaloupe, and lemons galore

Taste

Slightly creamy on the palate, with moderate acidity, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tangerine peel, Buddha’s hand

Finish

With an almost Pouilly-Fume type personality and persistence, the juiciness and crispness here are through the roof

Pairing

You’ll wonder what happened to the bottle when it’s empty, so pair the second bottle with seafood and pasta

What the Winery Says 2019 'Two Old Dogs' Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

JACK
JACK
Winemaker
Julien Fayard
Varietals
88% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Sauvignon Musqué
Vintage
2019
Appellation
Yountville & Rutherford, Napa Valley
Vineyards
Sangiacomo & Durell Vineyards
Harvest date
September 7, 2016
Brix at harvest
23.4°
Total acidity
6.8 g/L
pH
3.4
Bottling date
July 17, 2017
Alcohol
13.5%
Aging
8 months
Vessels
100% stainless steel

About the Winery JACK

JACK Winemaker Julien Fayard
JACK Winemaker Julien Fayard
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