Description
Hand-picked fruit with a percentage of natural ferment has created a smooth well rounded Chardonnay displaying aromas of grapefruit and stone fruits. Subtle spice scents linger from the careful use of French oak in maturation. The palate is inviting and lends itself to soft cheeses, seafood or creamy pasta.
Awards
93 pts Wine Orbit
Certifications
Low/no sulfur
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
0.0 g/l residual sugar
Vinification
Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no
Maturation
FRUIT HANDLING: 1OO% hand-picked & whole bunch pressed FERMENTATION: Partial natural Approx. 4O% Malolatic FERMENTATION VESSEL: 1OO% barrel fermentation (barriques & puncheons) BARREL TYPE: 42% new + 58% seasoned French Oak MATURATION: 1O months in contact with yeast lees, 2 months settling in tank
Bottling
Closure: Screw top