Mauritson Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2023

Overview of the Wine
Winemaking may have been the logical evolution in our family’s long history of farming in the Dry Creek Valley. However, it took an absence from the valley and attention to those inner voices that led our winery founder Clay Mauritson back to the same vineyards he spent planting, tending and picking as a teen. What he came to realize was that he already had a lifetime of understanding about the subtleties and strengths of each micro-climate within the Dry Creek, Rockpile and Alexander Valleys. The only thing left was to DREAM BIG! 

The Mauritson Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc embodies our core philosophy: Wine is made in the vineyard! This wine sees minimal oak and doesn’t go through malolactic conversion. It’s truly one of the purest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc you will find in California.

Winemaker
Clay Mauritson

Grape / Blend
Sauvignon Blanc

Origin
Sonoma County, California

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
On the nose, enticing perfumed aromas include candied lime, white hyacinth blossom and wet stone, with a beautiful underlying pulse of gala melon flesh and white pineapple. The entry is lovely and very inviting. On the palate, cleansing Bergamot orange zest gives the wine focus, while a kiss of summer ripened Mirabelle plum carries the round and refreshing lift on the finish.

Our 2023 vintage is sourced entirely from our Hardie Ranch. Planted more than two decades ago, it’s located in the northern part of the valley, along the banks of Dry Creek, where the soil is gravelly and deep, allowing for great water drainage and root penetration. Harvesting this vineyard multiple times allows us to create blending options by capturing different aromatic and flavor profiles, as does fermenting and aging in stainless steel and large-format wood vessels versus small-format barrels. Each decision is driven by our goal to achieve maximum depth and complexity. A return to cooler than average summer temperatures and a subsequent later harvest date also helped imbue the Sauvignon Blanc with incredible freshness and energy.

The Mauritson Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc exemplifies our core philosophy: Great wine is made in the vineyard! This single vineyard release sees minimal oak and doesn’t go through malolactic fermentation. It’s truly one of the purest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc you will find in California.

93 Points - Wine Advocate
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has inviting aromas of peach, tarragon, white pepper and flint. The medium-bodied palate is pure and fragrant with compelling flinty streaks and a soft, rounded texture. It’s enlivened by vibrant acidity and has a long, shimmery finish. 

Product Size: 750ml