2020
Sonoma County

Chardonnay
SKU: BSCH203H

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

The Buena Vista Vinicultural Society, formed in 1863 by the winery’s founder, Count Agoston Haraszthy, to further improve its winemaking prowess and expand its vineyards, has been restored as a collection of unique, small-production wines that honor the winery’s pioneering spirit and contribution to California winemaking. These Curated Collections ares mall-lot wines chosen by Jean-Charles Boisset exclusively for the Boisset Ambassador program. Available for a limited time, each wine is crafted by our winemakers to deliver thehighest quality for the price. This limited-edition wine has been hand-selected by Jean-Charles Boisset to capture the style and excellence of the Boisset Collection’s portfolio of premium wineries.

These very special wines are produced in quantities of 500 or fewer cases and are exclusively offered through our Boisset Collection Ambassadors.

This wine is also available by the case as part of our Custom Label program

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

Bright aromas of green apple and Asian pear spring from the glass with a hint of toasted almond. 

Palate: 

Citrus notes are complemented by mango and peach flavors with a swirl of caramel and brioche. This is a well-structured and delightful Chardonnay with a subtle creaminess on the finish. These very special wines are produced in quantities of 500 or fewer cases and are exclusively offered through our Boisset Collection Ambassadors.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

This 2020 Chardonnay is grown primarily in vineyards located in the Russian River Valley, whose cool nights provide the wine’s freshness the backbone of brisk acidity. This is supplemented with fruit from the warmer Alexander Valley, whose sunny days coax the grapes to higher levels of ripeness and flavor development while enriching the wine’s texture. This wine is carefully blended to combine the best of both worlds: the depth and complexity of barrel-fermented Chardonnay with the brightness and verve of Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel.

Tech Notes
  • Variety: 100% Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Sonoma County
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • pH: 3.46
  • Titratable Acidity: 4.5g/L
  • Aging: 10 months
    • 40% French oak
    • 15% New
  • Cases produced: < 500
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Sautéed Petrale Sole, Delicate White Fish or Poultry Dishes
Cheese & Nuts:
light cheeses
Fruits & Vegetables:
Asian pears