What’s good for the vine is good for the wine.
The ladybug is a natural predator that feeds on aphids and mites that are harmful to plants and crops. “Natural predation” is just one of our many sustainable vineyard practices that eliminates the need for synthetic pesticides.
2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc follows a holistic approach in winemaking. Our commitment to sustainable growing practices helps ensure the health and vitality of our select vineyards. “Natural Predation” is an eco-friendly strategy to control harmful critters in the vineyards. Ladybugs, a natural insect predator, along with predator mites, feed on destructive aphids.
Lodi, California, is ideally situated between the Sierra Foothills and the San Francisco Bay Delta. It benefits from cool afternoon and evening breezes, producing world-renowned red and white varieties. The 2022 harvest allowed the fruit to ripen at a slow and steady pace, resulting in fruit with exceptional concentration and balance.
Wine Style
A bright wine with a perfumed nose with notes of crushed lemon blossoms, lemon curd, tropical pineapple, and ripe honeydew. The wine has a fresh, clean palate and bright acidity. Flavors of pineapple, guava, green apple, and feijoa.
Food Pairing: Enjoy on a warm day while relaxing on a patio, by the pool, or with a charcuterie board.
Specs
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc
Aging: 100% Stainless Steel
Alcohol: 13%
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi Case:
12x 2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi
Three Generations Committed to 100% Sustainable Viticulture and the Crafting of Fine Wines.
Rutherford Wine Company is family-owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations. Today, the portfolio includes Rutherford Ranch Winery (Napa Valley), Round Hill, Scott Family Estate (Arroyo Seco), Lander-Jenkins Vineyards, Predator (Lodi), Rhiannon, Silver Buckle, and extensive Private Label offerings.
The company is based at Rutherford Ranch Winery, in Napa Valley’s Rutherford District - one of the region’s most renowned sub-appellations. The winery and estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. The critically acclaimed wines have been characterized as one of Napa’s great values by noted wine writer Robert Parker.
The winery received the ‘Family Owned Winery of the Year’ Award at the 2012 New York International Wine Competition. Rutherford Ranch Winery was named ‘Napa Winery of the Year’ at the 2013 NYIWC.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
We were lucky enough to be chosen (thanks Casemate crew!) to rat the Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc 2022. When first opened, this wine was very aromatic with a lemon and green apple aromas.
Unexpected family duties caused us to be a bit rushed, and our first sip was freshly opened out of the refrigerator and that seemed a bit harsh, with strong, acidic citrus flavors. However, after it had sat just a bit, it was much better and more open with citrus, lemongrass and again maybe green apple flavors. The wife also thought grapefruit. It was very refreshing; we think it would be excellent on the patio. Mouth feel is clean and crisp with a long and somewhat complex finish - Nice!
We tried it with some (soft) cheeses and with a grilled pork chop. It really went well with cheese - a star in that realm. It was fine with the pork chop but not exceptional. Overall, we would rate this quite high for its variety. It compares well with the better sauvignon blancs we have had.
2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi
Tasting Notes
Wine Style
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$240.00/Case for 12x 2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi at Rutherford Wine Company
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Sep 22 - Tuesday, Sep 23
2022 Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc
6 bottles for $64.99 $10.83/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $94.99 $7.92/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
We were lucky enough to be chosen (thanks Casemate crew!) to rat the Predator Loveliness Sauvignon Blanc 2022. When first opened, this wine was very aromatic with a lemon and green apple aromas.
Unexpected family duties caused us to be a bit rushed, and our first sip was freshly opened out of the refrigerator and that seemed a bit harsh, with strong, acidic citrus flavors. However, after it had sat just a bit, it was much better and more open with citrus, lemongrass and again maybe green apple flavors. The wife also thought grapefruit. It was very refreshing; we think it would be excellent on the patio. Mouth feel is clean and crisp with a long and somewhat complex finish - Nice!
We tried it with some (soft) cheeses and with a grilled pork chop. It really went well with cheese - a star in that realm. It was fine with the pork chop but not exceptional. Overall, we would rate this quite high for its variety. It compares well with the better sauvignon blancs we have had.