We’re all excited about our new release, 2019 Chardonnay! While medium bodied in mouthfeel and texture, this Chardonnay has developed a beautifully rich palate filled with notes of pineapple and toasted coconut.  Flavors of melon, and lemon custard glide over the palate. Perfectly integrated oak provides a complimentary structure for the acidity. Zero residual sugar keeps this wine refreshing and makes a perfect pairing with rich creamy dishes.

Varietal: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2019

Vineyard Designation: Del Arroyo Vineyard

Appellatio: Livermore Valley AVA

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.7%    ph: 3.66    TA: 0.51 g/100mL        

Harvest Date: 9/19/19

Release Date: August 2021

NOTES

Vineyard            
The Del Arroyo Vineyard boasts the highest elevation grapes grown in the Livermore Valley – between 700-1100 feet.  This allows wide variations in temperature that allow for prolonged maturation.  Careful attention to canopy and water management gives us extremely consistent fruit year after year.   

Winemaking     
This Chardonnay went directly to press at harvest.  The wine was aged sur lie for nearly 14 months, and developed very slowly in the barrel. Lees were stirred weekly to enhance mouth-feel and richness.

Fermentation   
Fermentation began in tank with CY3079 yeast, and completed after being transferred to barrel.  We inoculated for malolactic fermentation with a low diacetyl producing strain to minimize acidty and promote a creamy texture without overwhelming notes of popcorn or butter.

Aging                   
Aged in barrel for 14 months.  25% new French oak. 75% neutral.