2006 Growing Season:
Flooding kicked off the New Year in Napa Valley, which made for great TV footage, but did little damage to dormant vines, as cover crops stabilized soils in vineyards while rain continued into spring. Bud break was delayed by a few weeks, but by June, the weather had turned and vines began to bloom and set fruit. In mid-July, a record-setting heat wave lasted about ten days, but with the crop a few weeks behind the historically normal cycle, damage was almost nil. Some growers feared that if the heat of July continued, all varieties would need to be harvested in a tight timeframe, but seasonal and somewhat cooler weather returned in August.  Consistent with it's history, this vineyard was one of the first in Rutherford to be harvested.

The Vineyards:
Our Sauvignon Blanc grapes source from certified organic vineyards in the prestigious Rutherford grape growing region. This historic region is known for producing some of the world’s most highly sought after wines and this Sauvignon Blanc will undoubtedly prove to be one of them.

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2006 Long Meadow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc is available to members of the

LMR Corral Club at an additional discount.