Item No. 0018201001217
Sanford Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills 2017 (375 ml)
Sanford Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills 2017 (375 ml)

Sanford Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills 2017 (375 ml)

Sanford Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills 2017 (375 ml)

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Varietal
Chardonnay
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
13.5%

Overview

Our 2017 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay comes exclusively from our two estate vineyards in the heart of this cool climate appellation. The 2017 vintage was early and followed a dry, warm year. Fortunately, the growing season passed without extreme heat, resulting in concentrated flavors with bright acid. By gently whole cluster pressing and barrel fermentation in French oak, this Chardonnay has lovely texture to balance the vibrant palate. This full bodied wine has nice acidity to keep it in balance and makes a nice complement to most seafood, poultry and pasta with lighter sauces, and makes and excellent pairing with mushrooms (especially chanterelles and morels).In addition to bright fruit, the palate has a racy minerality, a great structure, and a long finish. Intriguing aromas of grilled citrus, stone fruits and roasted almond provide ultimate versatility in food pairing.

Aging

9 months in French Oak (25% new)

Fermentation

Gently whole cluster pressing and barrel fermentation in French Oak

Winemaker

Steve Fennell

Tasting Notes

Style

Elegant, Full Bodied, Structured, Balanced, Full-bodied

Flavor

Almond, Citrus, Peach

Aroma

Intriguing aromas of grilled citrus, stone fruits and roasted almond

Taste

This Chardonnay has lovely texture to balance the vibrant palate. A full bodied wine that has nice acidity to keep it in balance and makes a nice complement to most seafood, poultry and pasta with lighter sauces, and makes an excellent pairing with mushrooms (especially chanterelles and morels).