The signature cooling maritime influences of the Russian River Valley serve to balance its warm days with cool, refreshing evenings and fog-cloaked mornings. This unique microclimate allows for the slow and even maturation of our fruit, developing distinct flavors in our wines which reflect this great Sonoma terroir. While the early winter of 2008 was cold and rainy, the early spring of 2009 brought comparably warm and dry conditions. The growing season was not marked by either unusual temperatures or rainfall, allowing even growth and maturation. The end of spring and the summer months were typically moderate and warm with few heat spikes, which provided perfect conditions for the ripening of our Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Harvest began in early September, and was complete by the end of October with minimal challenges. Yields were slightly lower than previous vintages, but the result was fruit of excellent quality with intensity and depth.

  

At Frei Brothers Winery, we craft wines in a gentle, traditional style enhanced by the use of modern techniques to produce a wine that is both varietally accurate and reflective of the terroir of the Russian River Valley. Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes are whole cluster pressed to eliminate bitterness and maximize fresh fruit characters. After fermentation, a portion of the wine was aged sur lies for two months to add layers of complexity. The entire gentle winemaking process results in a Sauvignon Blanc that is true to its varietal character and brings out the best of the terroir that the Russian River Valley has to offer.

  

Lively acidity is complemented with aromas of citrus, melon, and fresh cut grass with hints of vanilla and cream. The aromas extend through to the palate and culminate in a crisp, light, enduring finish.

   

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