After harvest the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and transferred to tank. Following a day of cold-settling, the juice was inoculated and racked to French oak barrels. It then underwent regular stirring of the lees for added texture and complexity. All lots were kept separate throughout vinification and agingto ensure character distinctiveness and quality.
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The 2023 Chardonnay opens with aromas of toasted meringue, lemon curd, Fuji apple, and ripe banana. On the palate the wine has notes of brioche, hazelnut, candied lemon zest, brine, and vanilla wafer on the finish. This wine pairs beautifully with nutty cheese or a branzino filet.
Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol content: 14.1%
Acid: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.45
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.
