2021 Bien Nacido Chardonnay

Appellation

Santa Maria Valley

Varietal

Chardonnay

Vineyard Sources

100% Bien Nacido Vineyard (Block M & L) located in the Santa Maria Valley

Barrel Aging

100% barrel fermented and aged for 10 months in 60% new French oak

Cooperage

Sirugue, Mercurey, Cadus, Boutes, Gillet

Technical Data

Composition

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol %

14.1

Acidity

0.620 g/100mL

3.38

Harvest Brix

23.5

Harvest Date

10/13/21

Production

483 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!