Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay 100%
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard Location & Zone:
Valle de San Vicente, Rancho Gallardo KM 101
101 km south of Ensenada, Baja California
Climate: Valle de San Vicente / Rancho Gallardo
Morning fog and cooler daytime temperatures predominate during the grape growing season. The nighttime temperature range is from 10 to 16 degrees Celcius.
Soil of the Valle de San Vicente / Rancho Gallardo
The soil at Rancho Gallardo (km 101) in San Vicente is clay-like with good water retention.
Elaboration: The Chardonnay grapes are not harvested until they have reached optimum levels of flavor development and maturity. They are picked at night and delivered to the cellar fresh and cool. The grapes then undergo a “whole cluster press” process and are settled into stainless steel tanks for only 24 hours. The wine is then moved to French oak barrels for barrel fermentation. It is stirred periodically to enhance flavor development, and will remain in the barrels for approximately 12 months before bottling.
Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels; 25% new barrels 75% of single use
Additional information
| Color | Brilliant golden color |
|---|---|
| Aroma | butterscotch, caramel |
| Flavor | Ripe pineapple and vanilla |
| Texture | Good body with a long creamy finish |
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