This is a SUPERB Chardonnay with a great vineyard and winemaking pedigree... not surprising we only got a small quantity. Happy days indeed!
Wine Spectator Magazine
Besides the best price you will ever see of course, consulting winemaker Kent Humphrey has been written up as "Wine Spectator's Top 30 Producers" for his own label (getting crazy accolades vintage after vintage)! Fruit from a great vineyard + amazing winemaker = downright recipe for success.
Vineyard
Grapes were picked from Sangiacomo Vineyard, well known for growing ultra-premium Chardonnay throughout Sonoma County. With the majority in the nearby Petaluma Gap and the Sonoma Coast region, select wineries source fruit from this premium grower and make exceptional wines.
Winemaking
Grapes were picked in the cool early morning hours, and immediately to press the delicate fruit and chilled to preserve freshness. 100% barrel fermented for 9 months in French oak barrels, of which 25% was new to add complexity & richness. Extended malolactic fermentation fine-tuned the body and perfected the mouth feel.
Stats
Appellation: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
Vineyard: Sangiacomo Vineyard
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Aging: 9 Months in 100% French Oak, 25% New
pH: 3.38 TA: 7.2 g/L
Alcohol: 14.2%
Chardonnay
93 Points
Juicy pear and lively pineapple with touches of dried apple apricot and honeysuckle on the nose. Round and viscous on the palate, balanced by fresh lemon, layers of citrus and blanched almond.
92 Points
Aromas of fresh peach, Asian pear, citrus, and honeycomb to delight your senses. The flavors are just as complex with hints of Madagascar vanilla followed by fresh lemon, green apple, wildflower honey, stone fruit, and a touch of lavender. The rich, dense texture is balanced by its juicy acidity, leading to great minerality and a long, satisfying finish.
Rich & Tropical...
Notes of tropical and ripe stone fruits, with aromas of fig, golden apple and hints of butterscotch, integrated with the richer aromas of light caramel, truffle and toasted vanilla from the oak aging. The palate and texture is rich, full-bodied and creamy, while maintaining a balanced vibrancy and finish.
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