Dragonette Cellars Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Dragonette Cellars' Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a notable wine from the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County, California. This wine is part of Dragonette Cellars' commitment to producing high-quality, vineyard-driven wines with a focus on purity, complexity, and balance.

Key Features and Characteristics
Region: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, located on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. This area is known for its warmer climate compared to the western parts of the valley, which is ideal for growing Bordelaise varieties like Sauvignon Blanc.

Terroir: The unique terroir of Happy Canyon, with its marine soils and high diurnal variations, contributes to the wine's distinctive profile. The region's climate allows for the production of wines that are ripe with tropical fruits yet balanced with natural acidity and a mineral edge.

Winemaking Approach: Dragonette Cellars employs meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts. The use of new oak is minimal, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural characteristics.

Tasting Notes
Aromas and Flavors: The 2022 vintage of Dragonette's Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc is expected to exhibit powerful stone fruit, mango, and pineapple aromas, with some floral and herb notes. The palate is likely to be dramatic with concentrated fruit flavors and a textured mouthfeel
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Balance: The wine is known for its balance, combining ripe tropical fruit flavors with fantastic natural acidity and a terrific mineral edge, making it a standout example of Sauvignon Blanc from this region