2020
American Vintage
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
Sonoma County has the most diverse growing region in the world with 18 appellations, each with its own unique climate and geography. The contrasting climates brought together ripe fruit flavors of the warm Dry Creek region with structured acidity and minerality from the cool Carneros region. The result is a Chardonnay crafted with ingenuity and Northern California, Hwy 1 grapes. Aged for 12 months in American Oak.
WinemakingAroma:This Chardonnay is brightly balanced, due to Sonoma County warm days and cool nights that yield perfectly ripened grapes. Fresh aromatic notes of honeydew melon and orange blossoms greet the nose.
Palate:The palate is full-bodied, yet crisp with acidity, showing flavors of Gravenstein apple, pear and white peach. The refreshing, elegant finish lingers with soft tannins and mellow notes of ripe stone fruit.
Tech NotesVintage Notes:The 2020 growing conditions were ideal at the beginning of the year. Mild temperatures led to evenly developed clusters and an early budbreak was followed by a warm to hot summer. Low winter rains resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors. Harvest was in early August and all things pointed to normal yields and exceptional fruit quality.
Pairs Well With- Appellation: Sonoma County
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- PH: 3.57
- TA: 5.0 g/L
- Aging: 12 Months in American oak.
Meats & Fish:Bacon Blue Cheese Burger or Barbeque Ribs.Cheese & Nuts:Medium cheeses. Goat cheeseFruits & Vegetables:Roasted Sweet PeppersSauces:Bourbon barbeque
