A Taste of History
Enjoy a taste of California and global wine history with this delicious set:
2019 Bacigalupi Chardonnay
A classic old world Chardonnay that has aromas of fresh picked spring flowers, chamomile, ripe Crenshaw melon, pineapple and white truffle. The palate produces white peach, fresh melon, roasted pear, lemon custard and green tea.
Vineyard History: In 1956 Charles and Helen Bacigalupi purchased 121 acres on Westside Road, a few miles south of the town of Healdsburg. In a simple beginning, Charles began to care for the 16 acres of existing vineyards. Envisioning the demand for premium wine grapes, Paul Heck (of Korbel winery) encouraged Charles to plant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In 1964, Charles began his plantings with six acres of each varietal. Eventually, he obtained Pinot Noir bud wood from Karl Wente, the first well documented plantings of Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. He remembers Wente telling him the stock had come from France via the family’s old vineyard in Livermore. The family name (Bacigalupi) gained recognition during the 1976 Paris Tasting when the 1973 Napa Valley Chardonnay from Château Montelena (made with 40% of Bacigalupi fruit) triumphed over many acclaimed French wines. This event was the turning point in America’s global wine image. The vineyards now consist of 125 acres of premium grapes which have been planted and managed for the past 30 years by John Bacigalupi and his family.
Only 90 cases produced
2019 Indian Springs Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
This wine illustrates the beauty of Sonoma County with plenty of citrus tones up front and tropical flavors in the background. The nose enchants you with lemon peel, pineapple, tropical kiwi and lime, toasted almonds, orange blossoms, lemon meringue, all coming together to build a beautiful bouquet. While on the palate, Meyer lemon and citrus tones, tangerine, mango, guava, freshly shaved nutmeg, starfruit, and ripe melon.
Vineyard History : The Indian Springs Ranch Vineyard is located in the Sonoma Valley with the Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard is planted on a north facing rocky river terrace slope. The FPMS 01 clone selected for this vineyard has a long history tracing back to 1880’s when the El Mocho vineyard was first planted with clippings from the famed Chateau d’ Yquem Sauvignon Blanc Vineyards. This clone is very unique and responds well to the alluvial soils in the Sonoma Valley. The Semillon for this blend comes from the same vineyards, though it is located more on the valley floor just below a pond on the property. It is the lowest part of the vineyards that we feel is superb for the Semillon. We chose Semillon to blend with Sauvignon Blanc to create a broader wine on the palate with more viscosity than you get with 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Only 106 cases produced
Gift Box
Set is completed with a beautifully detailed gift box by Stephanie Nishikawa at Paper Garden Boutique.
Notes
Order for pickup at Tasting Room (720 K Street Sacramento) or to ship to western states (via carrier GSO).