AGGRESSIVE PULLING…???????
Tolosa 2007 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Edna Ranch, Edna Valley
On a recent wine pleasure-seeking tour through the Edna Valley,Risqué and his LUSHES had the unexpected pleasure of being privately toured though Tolosa’s facility, escorted by the adorable winemaker, Nathan. Nathan, with his cute boyish smile and pink cheeks delighted Risqué and his pleasure seekers by sharing a quotum of Tolosa’s 2007 Sauvignon Blanc just days before it was to be bottled.
The 2007 Estate Sauvignon Blanc comes from one of their Edna valley floor “Salaal” vineyard blocks that are usually cooler than the other vineyard blocks. Tolosa strives to produce a Sauvignon Blanc that produces characters of guava, passionfruit and citrus omitting the somewhat usual characteristics of “Cat-pee” or “Juniper
Berry”. Nathan stated that they do this “with aggressive leaf pulling and fruit thinning” and of course starting with good clones and viticulture.
Risqué always enjoys a crisp delicious Sauvignon Blanc but is highly offended by SB’s that exude “Cat Pee”. So… Risqué was uncertain if he’d like this… but, being willing to indulge in almost anything… plunged in. Nathan is on the mark with this… it is succulent guava and passion fruit… with stone fruit, sweet Meyer lemon and bountiful honeysuckle. If it’s “aggressive pulling” that produces this tasty offering… then Risqué says “Pull away!”
Keeping an eye out for this (yet to be) release of the Tolosa 2007 Estate Sauvignon Blanc is highly advisable as Risqué is planning on seeking a lot of pleasure with this beauty through this next long, hot summer.
Alcohol 14.2% (Est. $20)
