Barrel Select is the ultimate expression of cool-climate Chardonnay from our Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard. Like a vinous jigsaw puzzle, it is an intricate assemblage of the most complex and concentrated fruit from the vintage.
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The 2024 Barrel Select Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromatics of freshly cut lemon and lime fruit, complemented by a subtle touch of sweet clover honey. On the palate, this beautifully textured Chardonnay showcases bold notes of vanilla wafer and freshly baked scones, a direct result of fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The tasting experience culminates in a refined finish highlighted by candied lemon zest and creamy panna cotta, making it an exceptional pairing for a Gruyère soufflé.
Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol Content: 14.3%
Acid: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.50
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, the grapes for this wine comes from stunning hillside vineyards that climb from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The soils are marine-based and the weather is consistently cool thanks to ocean breezes that sweep the property daily. Originally conceived as a series of individual micro-vineyards delineated by soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock, and clone, these vineyards are farmed with painstaking care and attention to detail.
