2020
Nº 49
Voluptuous whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit. Most are dry wines that feature the added flavor complexity of new oak barrel use, but a handful are lusciously-sweet late-harvested dessert wines.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideally suited to richer dishes and cooked foods, like GRILLED OR FRIED SEAFOOD, POULTRY & WHITE MEATS, plus dishes featuring BUTTER, ONIONS or NUTS.
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Description
Tasting Notes
Jean-Charles crafted the Nº 49 in TRIBUTE to the year 1849, the year when California’s first state constitution was crafted and signed in Monterey, and also a time of great ENTERPRISING due to the gold rush. Today we know that the true gold of California is this GOLDEN elixir – Chardonnay!
WinemakingAroma:A refined bouquet of delicate floral and citrus aromas spring from the glass.
Palate:The cool climate vineyards in the Russian River Valley produce grapes with high acidity and brightness that delight the palate. Flavors of honeysuckle, baked peaches, citrus zest, and bright lemon meringue are complimented by subtle vanilla oak from the malolactic fermentation. Lifting minerality and acidity leads to a clean, balanced, and lush finish.
Tech NotesVintage Notes:The cool climate vineyards in the Russian River Valley produce grapes with high acidity and brightness that delight the palate. Inspired by the growth and change in California in 1849, Jean-Charles wanted to craft a Chardonnay as momentous as the discovery of the first nuggets of gold. At the same time, California was emerging anew, and with the writing of the first state constitution... the state of California was born!
Pairs Well With- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Region: Russian River Valley
- Alcohol: 15%
- pH: 3.40
- T/A: 5.5 g/L
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Aged: Whole cluster barrel fermented
- 100% French oak
- 30% new oak for 16 months
Meats & Fish:Chicken Bearnaise w/MushroomCheese & Nuts:light cream cheeses
