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Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley No.4 Blanc 2018

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Decanter – “Half the blend is from the oldest Semillon vineyard in California with the Sauvignon Blanc from Oak Knoll. Co-fermented in 25% new French oak, aged statically on lees for 10 months then kept in bottle for three years before release. Nose of candied lemon and beeswax with a layer of woodsmoke and spice. The palate is fleshy and textured with a hint of honey, balanced by fresh acidity.” - Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Decanter

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Description

One could never accuse Ashes & Diamonds of not aiming of the stars—this wine is a homage to the white wines of Domaine de Chevalier, an equal blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from two sites in the southern Napa Valley. The Semillon component is sourced from the oldest vineyard of the varietal in California. Located in Yountville, Kendall Hoxsey’s Yount Mill Vineyard is home to 1962 vines that are head-trained, dry-grown and extremely low-yielding—Khaledi describes the fruit as “simply majestic”. To this, Steve Matthiasson blends mature-vine Sauvignon from the Ashes & Diamonds vineyard in Napa’s Oak Knoll district. Both vineyards benefit from the cool, foggy mornings and afternoon sea breezes rolling in from San Pablo Bay, which serve as a moderating influence and aid in preserving natural acidities and racy freshness.

In the cellar, Matthiasson naturally co-ferments the parcels in barrel. The wine spends 10 months on fine lees in French oak (25% new) with no bâtonnage before it goes to bottle. Unusually for a white, it is released after three years in bottle, during which time the pungency of Sauvignon Blanc takes a back seat to the key lime pie and lemongrass characters of the Semillon. Number 4 stands for the wine’s fourth release. According to its crafter, it is “fully ripe and textured, yet bright, zesty and supremely age-worthy”.

Vibrant and agile from the first look, this awakens the senses with tingling tension and bright energy. Citrus and florals align with notes of honey and a backdrop of toasty spice, while filigree textures weave throughout. Time in bottle has served this wine well, it’s beautifully balanced, unfurling with complexity and finishing with an elegant but lengthy close.

Type White Wine
Varietal(s) Sauvignon Blanc
Country United States
Region Napa Valley
Brand Ashes & Diamonds
Vintage 2018

Wines from Napa Valley

One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production as well as tourism. The Napa Valley started to bring worldwide recognition to California’s winemaking abilities after finding success in the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976. Both a Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon were submitted which bested several famous French labels in a blind tasting. These results cemented Napa’s reputation for being able to produce wines equal to that in quality of the very best from the Old World.

In red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley today, covering half the land and commanding the highest prices per ton. Straight Napa Cabernet is one of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, a marvellous addition to any wine collection or cellar. With such high-quality Cabernet production, many winemakers also focus on creating fine Bordeaux blends. Other notable red wine varietals produced in the Napa include: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc.

The most prominent whites from the Napa are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley No.4 Blanc 2018-White Wine-World Wine
Ashes & Diamonds

Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley No.4 Blanc 2018

$131.49

One could never accuse Ashes & Diamonds of not aiming of the stars—this wine is a homage to the white wines of Domaine de Chevalier, an equal blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from two sites in the southern Napa Valley. The Semillon component is sourced from the oldest vineyard of the varietal in California. Located in Yountville, Kendall Hoxsey’s Yount Mill Vineyard is home to 1962 vines that are head-trained, dry-grown and extremely low-yielding—Khaledi describes the fruit as “simply majestic”. To this, Steve Matthiasson blends mature-vine Sauvignon from the Ashes & Diamonds vineyard in Napa’s Oak Knoll district. Both vineyards benefit from the cool, foggy mornings and afternoon sea breezes rolling in from San Pablo Bay, which serve as a moderating influence and aid in preserving natural acidities and racy freshness.

In the cellar, Matthiasson naturally co-ferments the parcels in barrel. The wine spends 10 months on fine lees in French oak (25% new) with no bâtonnage before it goes to bottle. Unusually for a white, it is released after three years in bottle, during which time the pungency of Sauvignon Blanc takes a back seat to the key lime pie and lemongrass characters of the Semillon. Number 4 stands for the wine’s fourth release. According to its crafter, it is “fully ripe and textured, yet bright, zesty and supremely age-worthy”.

Vibrant and agile from the first look, this awakens the senses with tingling tension and bright energy. Citrus and florals align with notes of honey and a backdrop of toasty spice, while filigree textures weave throughout. Time in bottle has served this wine well, it’s beautifully balanced, unfurling with complexity and finishing with an elegant but lengthy close.

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  • Vintage Vigilant

    We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.

  • Delivery Times

    To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

  • Quality Guarantee

    Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

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