Kabayan Wines 'El Rotoño Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, CA 2023

Kabayan Wines is rooted in the joy of bringing communities together, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine alongside thoughtfully crafted wines.

• WINEMAKER: Justine Osilla
• FARMING: Sustainable and regenerative practices
• VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (Musqué clone)
• TERROIR: Sourced from the El Rotoño Vineyard, a small, family-run site in Kelseyville, Lake County. Planted in 2002, the vineyard focuses on sustainable and regenerative farming. The Musqué clone grows on heavy clay loam soils, which are ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested at 21.9 Brix. 95% of the juice was fermented with VL3 yeast in neutral French oak, while 5% underwent native fermentation with skins included. The wine underwent battonage (stirring of lees) for 2.5 weeks and was aged sur lie for 6 months before blending and bottling.
• AGING: 6 months sur lie in neutral French oak barrels
• TASTING NOTES: Aromatic and zippy, showcasing jasmine green tea, peach, orange blossom, and passionfruit.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements crispy pork sisig, sinigang (tamarind soup), bulalo (bone marrow soup), and fresh lumpia.
• ANALYSIS: Alcohol: 12.7% | Total Acidity: 6.8 g/L | Residual Sugar: Dry
• CASES PRODUCED: 50

Kabayan's Sauvignon Blanc, crafted by Justine Osilla, is perfect for pairing with bold flavors or savoring on a sunny day by the pool, delivering a true taste of community and craftsmanship.