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

The lightly hued 2020 Cuvée Natalie is based on 34% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Riesling, and 32% Pinot Gris. It's another clean, well-made white with lots to love, offering upfront peach and citrus fruits in its medium-bodied, fresh, racy, clean and crisp personality    

Appellation:  Santa Barbara County

Composition:  34% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Riesling, 32% Pinot Gris

Alcohol:  13.8%

Aging:  Six months in 100% stainless steel.  Malolactic fermentation was prevented.

Production:  214 cases

This blend of Burgundy/Alsatian varieties (41% Pinot Blanc, 39% Pinot Gris, 20% Chardonnay) is a marked departure from the usual Brander white wine portfolio.  Earthy, crisp pear fruit with notes of toasted bread, this wine has aromas and flavors of a young, lightly oaked Alsatian white wine.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition: 45% Pinot Blanc, 34% Pinot Gris, 21% Chardonnay

Alcohol:  14.9%

Aging:  3 months in neutral French Oak barrels

Production:  44 cases

The 2020 Sauvignon Gris is bright, intensely aromatic and taut, as wines from this variety tend to be. Jasmine, green apple, mint and pear add character to this finely cut, aromatic white. 

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition:  100% Sauvignon Gris

Alcohol:  14.5%

Aging:  Eight months in 100% stainless steel. 

Production:  105 cases

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