2022 DAKOTA SHY SAUVIGNON BLANC MCKENNA’S
TASTING NOTES
At the base of Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, Dakota Shy blends rich history with modern winemaking. Established in 1836, our estate features redwoods, magnolias, and olive groves. Acquired in 2014, it now produces exceptional wines from Napa Valley’s premier vineyards. Experience the perfect fusion of historical charm and winemaking excellence.
MCKENNA’S SAUVIGNON BLANC
Named after Todd’s niece, the McKenna’s Sauvignon Blanc is barrel fermented in a selection of 10% new French oak, 80% used French oak and 10% stainless steel barrels. We build additional complexity by using a combination of specifically selected yeast strains as well as wild yeast, to ferment the wine in barrel. The yeast strains provide distinct aromatic, flavor and textural characters that give the wine its extra dimension. Of course, the most important component is the fruit and the Rutherford site that this fruit comes from produces gorgeous, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc.
SPECIFICATIONS
Appellation | Rutherford - Napa Valley |
Blend | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Barrel Aging | 6 months, combination of new and used French oak and stainless steel barrels. |
Clones | Clone 1 |
Rootstocks | 039-16 |
Soils | Gravelly clay loam |
Vineyard Manager | Colinas Farming |
Winemaker | Tom Garrett |
Production | 330 cases |