Airfield Sauvignon Blanc
Washington estate Sauvignon Blanc, poured in Commack since the hangar days.
The story behind Airfield
Airfield starts with land, not a label. H. Lloyd Miller bought the Yakima Valley property in 1920, Donald Miller planted grapes there in 1968, and Michael Lloyd Miller founded the winery in 2005. The vineyard sits on the family's Airport Ranch, ground that trained Army Air Corps pilots in World War II. Surviving hangars still store farm equipment, and the labels nod to that history.
The Airfield Sauvignon Blanc is 100% estate grown, hand sorted, whole cluster pressed and fermented cold in stainless steel and concrete at 61 to 62 degrees. New Zealand yeast strains push the tropical fruit, and twice monthly lees stirring for two months builds texture without oak. The estate holds Sustainable WA and Salmon-Safe certifications and farms vegan.
Explore the Airfield range
Airfield makes two Sauvignon Blancs: a stainless steel estate bottling at 12.4 to 12.9% ABV and a small lot Old Vine from 1978 vines, aged in new French oak puncheons.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Estate Sauvignon Blanc, stainless steel and concrete | 12.4 to 12.9% ABV | Tropical fruit, citrus, lees stirred texture, no oak |
| Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc | Small lot, 1978 vines, new French oak puncheons | 12.7% ABV | Richer stone fruit, oak spice, limited release |
| Airfield Flygirl White 750mL | White blend | Not published | Crisp, easy drinking white from estate fruit |
| Airfield Bombshell Red 750mL | Red blend | Not published | Plush red fruit, soft tannin, crowd pleaser |
| Airfield Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | Not published | Dark cherry, cedar, firm structure |
| Airfield Merlot 750mL | Merlot | Not published | Plum, cocoa, rounded mid palate |
Which Airfield is right for you?
Pricing here is honest. The Airfield Sauvignon Blanc 750mL runs $16.99, right in the $15 to $17 tier the estate bottling is known for, and the Old Vine limited release sits near $40 when we can get it. The Flygirl White is $15.99, and Bombshell Red, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are each $19.99. Stock moves; the Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet and Merlot sell out first, so call (631) 343-7200 before you drive over.
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