2022 Jannine Bovet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Mouthwatering flavors of white peach, melon and lemon creme lead to bright structure and clean acidity. The light use of oak leads to a rich mouthfeel that is balanced with notes of nutmeg and citrus.
Member Price $40 – $48
The Bovet Reserve family of wines honors matriarch Jannine MacDonnell’s family who created exceptional wine in the early 1920’s. We carry on this tradition with these incredibly special wines that combine this legacy with our family’s 40 years of winegrowing experience in the Napa Valley.
This Sauvignon Blanc is made in a ripe, rich, and forward style. The grapes are harvested when the tropical notes are at their peak and fermentation occurs naturally in subtle, water-bent French oak barrels; increasing the richness on the nose and adding layers of complexity.
Accolades
“All barrel-fermented in 20% new French oak, Round Pond's 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Home Ranch Reserve Jannine Bovet showcases elements of pencil shavings, pea pods, fig, melon and grapefruit. It's medium-bodied, with a silky texture, showing a bit more intensity and piquancy than the regular bottling."
91 points, Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Graceful aromas of ripe pear, golden apple, honeysuckle and a bright minerality leap out of the glass. Mouthwatering flavors of white peach, melon and lemon creme lead to bright structure and clean acidity. The light use of oak leads to rich mouthfeel that is balanced with a long finish with notes of nutmeg and citrus.
Vineyard Notes
The 2022 vintage was the third in a string of drought years. Despite the drought, there was well-timed Spring rain that boosted the vines’ vigor allowing for nicely established canopies for both shade and photosynthesis. The weather remained relatively mild and even, with routine fog patterns cooling nighttime and morning temperatures. At Labor Day, a significant heat wave impacted the entire Western States. At Round Pond, we sustained some heat damage but mostly came out unscathed thanks to our healthy vine canopies and overhead sprinklers. Our Sauvignon Blanc is planted on loose, alluvial soils derived from the volcanic Vaca Mountains. Round Pond’s “California sprawl” trellis systems provide excellent vine balance and diverse sun exposures.
Winemaker Notes
This bouquet-driven wine is kept on its lees but does not go through malolactic fermentation. While this elegant wine will provide easy enjoyment for all, the depth and complex nature found here will provide ample opportunity for the seasoned palate to contemplate the experience.
Technical Details
- Type:
- White
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Rutherford
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Case Production:
- 763 cases