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2006 Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Niagara River VQA
varietal composition harvest date bottling date cases produced barrel treatment analysis	100% Sauvignon Blanc October 2 March 2007 600 60% three months in one year old French oak / 40% tank acid   8.0/litre pH    3.4

vintage conditions 2006 started slowly with a cool damp spring, and bud break was later than normal. The weather warmed in mid-May and remained hot through the summer. The heat coupled with timely rains made 2006 a very good growing season. September started off very warm and there were hopes of an early harvest, but the tail end of a hurricane brought rain in mid September, and it continued on and off through to October. However because of the great summer the grapes were mature and the flavours are exceptional.

vinification Grapes were crushed, destemmed and pressed immediately after picking. Juice was cold settled, and 60% was put into one year old French oak barrels for fermentation. The balance was fermented in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine in barrels remained on its lees for three months with weekly batonnage before being blended back to the tank fermented portion prior to bottling.

tasting notes The nose is full of cantaloupe and kiwi fruit with yellow apple and hints of freshly mown grass. On the palate there are refreshing citrus fruits and a touch of spice. A beautifully rich texture with bright acidity that gives this wine a long pleasing finish.