This was a high botrytis pressure year for Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in incredibly low yields, somewhat less overt ripe expressions, and a strong vein of freshness. We pivoted heavily into the Cigar shaped barrels, making up more than 2/3rds of this blend. Though this was an increase in lees surface area to wine ration, we ended up doing less battonage in order to preserve a sense of tension and elegance rather than flamboyance- more accurately expressing the vintage characteristics.