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2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay
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Winemaking Notes
A classic, balanced and approachable Chardonnay, with aromas of golden delicious apple, Meyer lemon, baked pear, and a hint of nutmeg spice. The wine has subtle oaky flavors of vanilla and caramel, supported by bright, citrusy fruit character and fresh acidity. The finish is crisp but lingering, with silky notes of crème brûlée and Bartlett pear. Enjoy this wine with grilled vegetables, fish tacos with a mango-avocado salsa or an apple and brie grilled cheese.
Vineyard Notes
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.
Production Notes
The 2023 vintage is not one we will soon forget. A cool and wet winter led to a budbreak 2-3 weeks later than average. Daytime temperatures throughout the growing season continued to be unusually cool, with averages in the low 70s and the warmest days just reaching into the mid 80s. This led to an exceptionally late harvest – over a full month later than 2022 on average, offering the grapes an extended hang time to develop extraordinary complexity and concentration. The evening coastal breezes and morning fog blanketing the Russian River Valley preserved fresh acidity and created beautiful balance with the season’s generous ripe fruit flavors.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma County
Acid
0.66g/100mL
pH
3.30
Aging
60% French oak barrels, 40% fermented in stainless steel at 50°F to complete malolactic fermentation
Alcohol %
13.5
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