2023 Dragonette Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc
SKU #5063679
Winery Notes- The great Happy Canyon blend has returned. The 2022 sold out long ago and we have been anxiously awaiting this wine in the Tasting Room and around town at top restaurants. A product of all four Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, this wine shows the true excellence of the Happy Canyon appellation; beautiful ripeness and dramatic fruit flavors held aloft by fabulous acidity and minerality and only a hint of the herbaceousness for which Sauvignon Blanc is (in)famous.
As always, top notch, per acre farming is the key here, as we prune and shoot thin for drastically lower yields than in the case of the conventional SB farming protocols. Concentration is dramatically more intense with this style of farming. For the Happy Canyon, we then choose lots that have a more energetic, taut, and lively character, along with the depth and concentration that these fabulous vineyards provide. The wine ages for a total of 7 months on the lees, before it is blended, cold stabilized with a light fining (plant and soil-based fining agents) and gently cross-flow filtered before bottling. The wine pairs with a tremendous variety of foods with weight and interest lifted by great structure and acidity.
The 2023 version of the Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc is 40% Grassini, 37% Vogelzang, 18% Grimm’s Bluff and 5% Two Wolves. The wine was aged in 72% neutral oak barrels and 28% stainless steel, with 85% Clone 1 and 15% musque. The wine is delicious out of the gate showing mixed tropical fruits, crisp citrus-laced acidity, minerals and a touch of fresh herbs.
$33.90
24+
VINOUS REVIEW: The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon) is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Dragonette that captures all the energy of the vintage. Bright citrus peel, mint, almond, sage and tomato leaf race out of the glass, framed by bright acids and vibrant saline notes that extend the finish. This is a rare Sauvignon Blanc that I would cellar for at least a few months. Drink 2025-2028
JEB DUNNUCK REVIEW: Crushed pineapple, lemon zest, chalky minerality, and honeysuckle notes all emerge from the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon, a medium-bodied, vibrant, balanced Sauvignon Blanc that would be a terrific introduction to the style and quality of this estate. It's balanced and drinking beautifully today yet will keep for a decade if well stored. Drink 2024-2034
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
|---|---|
| Alcohol %- | 14.1 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Santa Maria/Santa Barbara |
| Special Assignment | Staff Favorite, Top 10 Picks |
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