Hopkins River Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sonoma Coast
Tucked into the middle reach of the Russian River Valley, Hopkins River Ranch benefits from cool coastal air that lingers through the morning. This heritage site has been family-farmed for over 40 years with a focus on sustainability including a Fish Friendly Farmer certification. Sandy loam soils and gentle slopes allow for even ripening and varietal clarity with very old vines.
Pale white gold with silvery-green highlights, this Sauvignon Blanc shimmers starbright in the glass, recalling morning dew. From the Russian River’s Hopkins River Ranch, a historic site with well-drained alluvial soils and cooling fog, it shows aromas of crisp wet grass, yellow guava, and a whisper of reduction that adds tension. The palate surprises with tropical fruit and a weight that exceeds the varietal’s norm, framed by herbaceous lift, Thai basil, and red celery. Structured yet elegant, it finishes with a fresh persistence, a complex expression rooted in Sonoma Coast character.
| Winemaker | Joseph Ryan | |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast | |
| Vineyard | Hopkins River Ranch | |
| Aging/Cooperage | Stainless Steel | |
| Brix at Harvest | 22.4 | |
| Alcohol | 13.2% | |
| Production | 130 cases |