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2019 Chardonnay
Los Carneros
Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition - 2018 vintage
With an almost perfect fruit set in the spring and cool moderate summer temperatures that led in to fall, the 2019 season yielded perfectly ripened Chardonnay. This wine underwent simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic barrel fermentation, followed by 7 months sur lie in 33% new French oak.
Our Los Carneros Chardonnay is expressive and approachable, showcasing balanced fruit, lingering acidity and rich flavors and aromas of caramelized white pear, fresh fuji and golden delicious apple, apple blossoms and torched crème brûlée.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
The 2019 vintage was a near-perfect growing season, with cool weather through July warming to ideal conditions in August, continuing into September and through harvest. Our Chardonnay grapes are sourced predominantly from the cool, breezy, sun-drenched, western-facing slopes of Los Carneros, and the 2019 Vintage saw us harvest many of our blocks from September 25th to 27th, with teams picking at night while temperatures were cool to protect the beautifully developed fruit flavors.
Winemaker Notes
This wine underwent simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic barrel fermentation, followed by 9 months sur lie in 33% new French oak. Our 2019 Los Carneros Chardonnay is expressive and approachable; showcasing balanced fruit, lingering acidity and rich flavors and aromas of caramelized white pear, fresh fuji and golden delicious apple, apple blossoms and torched crème brulee.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Los Carneros
Vineyard Designation
Napa Valley Vineyards
pH
3.44
Alcohol %
13.7
