2018 I Chardonnay
French Oak Aged Chardonnay
Our barrel program boasts high-end French oak puncheon and regular barrels. Our wine spends no more than 9 months in these vessels to ensure they delicately compliment and not overwhelm the fruit flavors this beautiful varietal.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Vineyard Designation
Bluff View - Old Mission
Sugar
0
Aging
5-7 years Aging based on acidity, pH, and tannin from oak-aging
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
12.9
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Hand-tended vineyard. Planted north to south with all day sun. Attentive canopy management and organic weeding practices are used.
Winemaker Notes
30% new French oak, 70% neutral for 9 months and creating a round balance of fruit and creaminess.
Food Pairing Notes
Maine lobster tail with drawn butter, chicken pot pie, fettuccini alfredo, Brie and Gouda cheeses
Other Notes
Picked at Brix pH TA