2022 Groundwork Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Geneseo & El Pomar regions of Paso Robles. Both lots were trucked directly to the winery in half ton bins and sent directly to press upon arrival to the winery. Gently pressed juice was pumped into stainless steel tanks and allowed to begin a natural fermentation with native yeasts. The grape pomace was collected and hauled offsite to be utilized as fertilizer and bio-fuel. Upon completion of fermentation, 10% of the wine was sent to small neutral French barriques with the remainder staying in tank for an elevage of seven months. The wine was finally blended and bottled, unfined and unflitered, on June 1, 2023 with minimal SO2. 13% alcohol.

A classic Sauvignon Blanc, with plenty of varietally-correct notes of lime, lemon, grapefruit, fresh cut green herbs and a flinty minerality. Clean, precise and fresh on the palate, it throws lots of tangy citrus fruits and mouthwatering, crisp acidity. Very good quality for the price here.

Growing up in East Los Angeles, Curt was not a wine country kid raised among the vines. He got a glimpse of the wine world when coming to the central coast at the age of 20. He became enamored with winemaking and jumped right in. His wine label Sans Liege or “without allegiance” aptly describes his tenacity to pursue winemaking on the central coast unhindered by the trappings of any particular style. He is excited to have the opportunity to be a part of a winemaking region which is still shaping its history. For Sans Liege he focuses on Rhone varietals (especially Grenache) and favors character over notoriety when choosing vineyards for in diversity lies the promise of uncommon opportunity. He also crafts his foundational wines, Groundwork Wine Co. which are pure varietal expressions at an everyday price point.