Chardonnay Sonoma Valley
2023
Release Dates
Fall 2023
Vineyard Location
Bennet Valley, Sonoma Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Viniculture
2019 Bottle:
Alcohol 13.8%
pH = 3.4
Total acid = 7.0g/L
Winemakers Notes
This Chardonnay was aged for 20 months in neutral French oak barrels. Surlie aging with Bâtonnage, being mindful of keeping the wine fresh. (The French term for stirring settled lees back into wine)
Tasting Notes
Aromas of Gold Delicious apples, and Meyer Lemon zest, with hints of vanilla, crème brûlée, brioche, and honey. Flavors range from peach to starfruit, with
sweet cream butter, offering a rich mid-palate texture and a bright, extended
finish.
Gold Delicious Apples
Meyer Lemon Zest
Vanilla
Crème Brulee
Brioche
Honey
Starfruit
Sweet Cream Butter
Food Suggestions
Enjoy this refreshing wine with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly
cooked shellfish, light crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, pasta, or risotto with spring vegetables.
