2024 Caryn Renea Sauvignon Blanc 1.5L Magnum

In the eastern reaches of our estate vineyard near Soda Canyon, a small creek has formed a lovely alluvial deposit over the course of millennia. It is in this part of the property where we planted white grapes, as they are perfectly matched to these soils. The grapes are harvested when they are high in acidity but relatively low in potential alcohol. The juice is pressed whole-cluster and fermented in a combination of new, neutral, and stainless steel barrels. This technique, as well as aging on the lees for several months, gives the wine a highly expressive character while adding weight and length.

2024 will be looked upon as a classic vintage in the Napa Valley. Well-timed, ample winter rains had the vines starting the season with plenty of horsepower and vigor, growing strong shoots and setting a balanced crop. The summer was warm, but not excessively so, and the fruit developed steadily and uniformly. The white grapes from our estate were harvested in the last week of August, the “new normal” for the last few vintages. Acidity and aromatics were high, making for very expressive, mouthwatering wine. The 2024 Caryn Renae is fresh and perfumed, with notes of meyer lemon, grapefruit rind, white peach and subtle baking spices. Flowing across the palate, these fruit flavors continue with a long, bright finish. Tropical and citrus notes dominate this young wine, but there are plenty of layers—flowers, spices, mineral notes—that will emerge as it ages in the cellar.