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All fermented in stainless steel from third-leaf fruit at the Red Lake Vineyard on Howell Mountain, a seven-acre site. What a fabulous wine. With no lees stirring or oak influence, it remains remarkably layered, showing expressive citrus and orchard fruit with immense salinity. It’s like sipping the salted rim of a mojito—fresh, lively, zesty—layered with orange oil, lemon, orchard fruit, and even a suggestion of apricot. Just 50 cases were made from two barrels. Predecessor was established in 2015, the same year the Ballentine family—owners of William Cole Winery in St. Helena—purchased the Red Lake Vineyard property on Howell Mountain. The wines are made by Cole Ballentine and his father, William. The inaugural vintage, 2015, was released in 2018. The soils here are a mix of white tuffa and the red volcanic earth more typical of Howell Mountain. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Verdot, and some of the Cabernet Franc are planted on the redder volcanic soils, while the Merlot and a portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon are rooted in the white tuffa.

Sauvignon Blanc

Predecessor Estate, Red Lake Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain, California, USA, 2024

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All fermented in stainless steel from third-leaf fruit at the Red Lake Vineyard on Howell Mountain, a seven-acre site. What a fa

Predecessor Estate, Red Lake Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA 2024

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