The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from our estate vineyard in Los Olivos as well as a number of other carefully farmed vineyards with the Los Olivos AVA.  This is over 50% of Brander's entire production and most popular wine.   We are also celebrating our 44^th year of harvest with this vintage.  A remarkable value, this vintage is brimming with bright refreshing notes of grapefruit and nectarine.

Technical Information:

Cases Produced: 6,500

Composition: 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Pinot Gris, 1% Semillon, 1% Riesling

Vineyard Sources: Brander Estate, Mesa Verde, La Presa, Kick On

Harvest Dates:  08/27/20 – 09/22/20

Chemistry at Harvest:              Average Brix: 23.5°B,              Average ph: 3.35

Alcohol:  13.5% by Volume

Winemaking:  All grapes were hand harvested.  Fruit was destemmed and crushed and allowed approximately 0.5-1.0 hour skin contact before pressing.  Wine was fermented in stainless and malolactic fermentation was prevented.  The wine was mostly aged in stainless steel with only approximately 5% in neutral French oak.

Bottling Date:  01/14/21

Semillon, known for its golden skin, full body, and good acidity is commonly blended with Sauvignon

Blanc in a Bordeaux Blanc.  With tropical fruit and melon flavors this wine will develop with notes of honey and marzipan over time.  Made entirely of free run juice (not pressed) to retain the maximum bright freshness of the fruit.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition: 100% Semillon, free run (not pressed) juice

Alcohol:  14.1%

Aging:  9 months in neutral French Oak barrels

Production:  52 cases

Muscat is one of the oldest and most diverse grape varietals planted. The 2020 estate Muscat was tank fermented in a dry style from the half acre of Muscat Blanc planted at the estate. This wine presents aromatic notes and flavors of apricot, passion fruit, and citrus flowers.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition: 100% Muscat Canelli

Alcohol:  13.3%

Aging:  Three months in 100% stainless steel. 

Production:  52 cases