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KATHY’S CORNER
The Hunnysuckle name is intended to
describe the feel and fragrance of this
small,
select bottling of Sauvignon Blanc. It’s
luscious, it’s velvety and it’s
styled after the exquisite white wines
of Bordeaux. Similarly, Hunnysuckle is
barrel-fermented and aged sur lies, however
our version is 100% varietal.
Hunnysuckle
is for those who crave sophisticated
white wine, for those who appreciate
and
understand the European expression of
elegance, and for those who are foodies
and expect
more from their white wine selections.
Hunnysuckle celebrates texture in wine
and tones the racy expression of Sauvignon
Blanc. It exhibits silky qualities and
flaunts a certain “sweet” aromatic
that comes only with patient bottle aging.
I invite you to enjoy the charm of this
graceful creation that celebrates luxurious
textures in wine. With cheers!
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THE VINEYARDS
& THE VINTAGE
• Harvested August
31 – September
8, 2005
• Vintage report:
Budbreak arrived during mild weather in
early March, bloom in mid-May and veraision
started towards the end of July. 26” of
rainfall (almost double average) watered
our thirsty vines pre-bloom, mostly in
January, February and March.
• A blend
from Vogelzang and Westerly Vineyards,
both located in our new Happy Canyon of
Santa Barbara AVA, at the most eastern
boundary of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA.
 Cool evenings partner with warm days to
offer perfect balance to this wine.
• Meticulously
field- sorted for excellence at the time
of harvest, ensuring only the best of grapes
are delivered to the Winery.
THE
WINE
• Our
wine of “Sideways” fame…correctly
and lovingly described for its layers of
delicate spice, with little hints of clove,
resulting from admired aging in French
oak. Ten months in the barrel and then
years of bottle aging prior to release.
• And not just any oak, but the
most expensive (and most refined) kind.
3-year air-dried French oak, select tight
grain staves, exclusively from the Damy
cooperage which has been specifically selected
for its subtle aromatic contributions.
• Wonderful bouquet of figs, citrus,
fennel and dried herbs that begs a meal
for companionship.
• Non-malocactic. Amazingly bright
in acidity, from its Happy Canyon roots.
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