THE VINTAGE & VINEYARD The 2017 vintage will not be soon forgotten. The all-time precipitation record was set by mid-April as rain swept like waves over the North Coast, filling all the lakes, ponds and reservoirs. As the rain clouds subsided and the sun appeared, the vineyards in the Russian River Valley endured six different heat waves at or above 100°F, including a memorable one on Labor Day at 110°F. We harvested the fruit from August 22 through September 30 to make this tasty Sonoma County Chardonnay.
TASTING NOTES For the 2017 Sonoma County Chardonnay, we barrel fermented 60% of this wine and aged that portion in barrel for 6 months, stirring the lees every month. This method offers the wine a touch of spice and vanilla, while cold fermenting the remainder to maximize a fresh fruit-forward character. This wine displays aromas of green apple, baked pear, lemon citrus and toasty brioche. On the palate, the baked fruit and toasty vanilla spices leads to a creamy, fresh acidity and well-balanced finish. Enjoy this lively Chardonnay now and over the next couple of years with soft mild cheeses, seared scallops, summer salads or grilled chicken.
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| Alcohol | 13.5% |
