Product Overview
An elegant Carneros Chardonnay showcasing the region's maritime influence through balanced acidity and rich texture, crafted from carefully selected vineyards in this cool-climate appellation.
Wine Specifications
- Region: Los Carneros, Sonoma County
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2022
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- T.A.: 6.32 g/100ml
- Aging: 10 months
- 100% French oak
- 35% new oak
- Sur lie aging with bi-weekly stirring
2022 Vintage Notes
- Drought-like conditions
- Warm winter and spring
- Early budbreak (2 weeks ahead)
- Warm, dry summer
- Extended hang time
- Optimal ripening conditions
Winemaking
- Hand-harvested
- Whole cluster pressed
- 24-hour cold settling
- Sur lie fermentation and aging
- Bi-weekly lees stirring
- French oak barrel fermentation
Tasting Profile
- Aroma: Spiced pear, exotic mandarin, vanilla, fresh cream
- Palate: Pear, white nectarine
- Structure: Bright acidity, rich layered texture
- Finish: Creamy, long, elegant
- Character: Lush, tropical with minerality
Food Pairings
- Asian pear salad
- Halibut with lemon beurre blanc
- Toasted almond cake
- Fresh seafood dishes
Keywords: Carneros Chardonnay, Sonoma County wine, cool climate wine, California Chardonnay, maritime influence, premium white wine
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