Chardonnay 'Wild Thing' - Regal Wine Imports

Style

White

Type

Still

Winemaker

Carol Shelton

Appellation

Mendocino County

Varieties

Chardonnay, Viognier

Farming

Sustainable

Ratings & Reviews

90

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2024

91

Wine Enthusiast
2022

Vineyard

Florence Vineyard, Cox Vineyard, Piazza Vineyard

Vinification

Destemmed to press and fermented by WILD yeast, (no yeast inoculation done)—took 28 days to dryness.

Aging

70% stainless steel fermented at about 53°F, 30% barrel fermented and stirred weekly sur lie. No Malo-lactic fermentation, so it is crisply finished.

Features

Bottle, Screw cap

Available Sizes (L)

0.750

Distribution Area

New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Tech Sheets

Tasting Note

Tropical fruits like pineapple and a bit of guava, green apple, oak spice. Soft creamy mouthfeel, punctuated by bright acidity and a crisp finish. Walks the line between pure stainless steel fermented, leaner Chardonnay and the fat, buttery barrel-fermented style. Very food compatible with chicken, pork or fish!

Bottle Shot Label Tech Sheet Shelf Talker

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