California

2021 Chardonnay

18.00 / 750ml

Description

Winemaking Notes

We barrel fermented 60% of our California Chardonnay and aged that portion in French oak barrels, stirring the lees every month to lend a creaminess to the mouthfeel and a touch of spice and vanilla to the flavors. The remainder was cold-fermented in stainless steel to heighten the fresh tropical and citrusy fruit. This vintage displays aromas of lemon curd and apple with hints of toasty oak and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with silky notes of fresh pear and pineapple. Enjoy this wine with grilled asparagus, seared tuna with a mango-avocado salsa or an apple and brie grilled cheese.

History

In our unwavering commitment to quality, we're proud of our Chardonnay which features pristine fruit from cooler, coastal regions of California where Chardonnay thrives and displays its alluring and unique flavors and aromas. Advances in viticulture outside of Sonoma and Napa in recent years have resulted in higher quality grapes. By incorporating some of this fruit with our Sonoma County grapes, we have created a better, more complex wine showing the diversity and balance of California Chardonnay regions.

The Vineyards

The 2021 vintage turned out to be a fantastic growing season, with no frost and very mild temperatures throughout most of the year. However, the unpredictable spring rains ended in March in what would become one of the driest seasons on record in Sonoma County. In Monterey County, due to much less rain and more wind, the grapes ripen later and take on more tropical tones. The cooler Santa Barbara County vineyard lends a twist of citrusy flavor and golden apple, adding complexity to our Chardonnay which showcases these three great appellations.

Appellation: California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 0.69g/100mL
PH: 3.23
Cellar & Fermentation: 60% barrel fermented, 40% new French oak barrels; 40% fermented in stainless steel, 75% completed malolactic fermentation.
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