Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Randy Meyer
Appellation
Redwood Valley
Varieties
Chardonnay
Viticulture
Organically farmed (vineyards are CCOF certified) estate fruit. Overhead frost protection. All water for frost and drip irrigation systems is collected from 2500 acres of watershed to fill 6 ponds on vineyards. Shoot positioning is practiced on new vines and shoot thinning on all vines. Hand harvested.
Farming
Certified Organic
Terroir
Pinnobie & Redvine soils. Alluvial with sedimentary deposits
Ratings & Reviews
Vinification
Barrel fermented in 25% new French oak with the remainder fermenting in neutral barrels. After primary fermentation, the wine was left on the lees and stirred weekly using the bâttonage method. The malolactic fermentation took place over 30 days. The bâttonage stirring and malolactic fermentation give this wine its full, round, nutty mouthfeel.
Aging
7 months on the lees in 25% new French oak. Coopers: Marchive, Radoux and Francois Freres
Features
Vegan
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
This Chardonnay opens with enticing ripe pear aromas and warm caramel notes. The richness of this wine is balanced by refreshing acidity and zesty lemon/ lime flavors. Flavors of caramel, shortbread and stone fruit round out the palate and leave a long, lingering finish.
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