The source of this bottling is a SIP Certified Sustainable single block bottling from original plantings of which are now 50-year old vines, planted by John Niven's grandfather. Located on the far western edge of the property, these vines were originally own rooted Gamay Noir that were grafted over to Sauvignon Blanc in the early 1980's. These vines are a sight to be seen. Thick trunks and twisted cordons exhibit nature's personal sculptured art show. The soils are made up of well drained Diablo clay soils with flecks of limestone and an underlying layer of residual material weathered from sandstone, shale, and mudstone. This Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic mix of flinty citrus and spicy green herbaceous. Ripe passionfruit with complimenting hints of fennel and coriander. In the background, minerality is present as well as hints of green apple, cucumber and exotic spice. Salty citrus fruit leads, followed by earthy green herbal notes that are rounded out by passionfruit, melon and peach.