Technical Data
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.660 g/100mL
pH
3.32
Harvest Brix
22.8-24.8
Harvest Date
10/7-10/9/20
Production
966 cases
Type
Fess Parker Winery
2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Maria Valley
Varietal
Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast
94
Jeb Dunnuck
90
Vinous
94
Vineyard Sources
100% Bien Nacido Vineyard (Block M & O) located in the Santa Maria Valley
Barrel Aging
100% barrel fermented and aged for 8 months in 40% new French oak
Cooperage
Sirugue, Francois Freres, Cadus, Boutes
Technical Data
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol %
14.1
Acidity
0.660 g/100mL
pH
3.32
Harvest Brix
22.8-24.8
Harvest Date
10/7-10/9/20
Production
966 cases
Description
Our single vineyard and small lot releases enable us to deliver some of our finest expressions of Chardonnay by concentrating on specific vineyards, clonal selections or techniques. We have worked with fruit from this historically famous vineyard since 1990; the results have been fabulous!
This chardonnay is generous in texture but balanced by bright acidity. You will find aromas of pear, baked pineapple and graham cracker on the nose. The palate is expansive yet focused with forward tropical fruit flavors backed by attractive mineral and vanilla notes adding complexity. Enjoy!