2015 CrossHatch "Tone"
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
70% Sauvignon Blanc
30% Chardonnay
“Tone” is used in reference to the quality of color in the art world. Artists will use the term “tone it down” to make a color less vibrant and “tone it up” to make another more vibrant, creating a perfect balance in a piece. In this finely crafted, co-fermented blend, the grape varietals do exactly that. The light, yet soothing, creamy mouth-feel of the Chardonnay adds significant body to the typically thinner and tart Sauvignon Blanc, and vise versa. These varietals come together in this wine to produce a combination of a light buttermilk cream with freshly cut, sweet lemons and express notes of green apples and citrus zest on the finish. Pair with Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce.