State: California

Region: Napa Valley

District: Napa Valley

Type: Still Wine

Color: White

Varietal: White Blends

Vintage: 2009

Size: 750ML

Available: 20

Brand: See more from Carte Blanche

Sku: 142367

Price: $49.99

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We're pleased to be able to offer these rare offerings from Carte Blanche, a truly exciting up-and-coming Napa Valley project. Proprietor Nicholas Allen has quite the wine pedigree; his great grandfather, Clarence Dillon, purchased Chateau Haut-Brion in 1935, and subsequently acquired Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion in 1983. Allen made the wise decision to hire Luc Morlet to transform his phenomenally-sourced fruit into spectacular wines. Morlet's work at Chateau Dauzac, Newton, and Peter Michael have led to a string of critically-acclaimed, high-scoring efforts.

125 cases produced. The 2009 Sandstone Seven is reminiscent of the great Rhone white wines, consisting of 40% Viognier, 40% Marsanne, and 20% Roussanne. A wine which certainly speaks of its place, Alder Springs Vineyard lies seven miles from the Pacific coast in Mendocino and sits on well drained ancient sandstone slopes. Three blocks rest at elevations ranging from 1700’ to 2700’. The coastal range offers the perfect blend of maritime influence and daytime sun exposure. The climate, coupled with Stu Bewley’s farming practices led us to put this wine together. Stu’s attention to detail has been termed, bonsai farming, treating each cluster as if it were the entire vineyard, thus yielding small, complex and intensely flavored berries. Bright white lilies jump from the glass, along with a supporting ensemble of citrus oils, quince, and wet stones. The palate entry is silky & rich with a fine line of acidic structure framing a bouquet of Bosque pear, pollen, and zesty notes of white gooseberry. Crushed granite and pastry flour faintly sit within the clean finish.