2020 Estate Chardonnay
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
With a beautiful golden hue, awakened with aromas of spring jasmine, crisp honeydew melon, and under ripe pear. A textured palate, layered with composed fruits, white rock, and waxy apricots. Framed with bright acidity that is balanced with peppery wild honey and dried flower notes, delicately layered like a chamomile tea.
Winemaker Notes
A tribute and testament to the vineyard's natural setting as well as its meticulous farmed Chardonnay vines. This offering was whole-cluster pressed, barrel fermented on native yeasts, and aged in 100% French oak barrels for 11 months. This well-balanced Chardonnay went through 100% Malolactic fermentation.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Cienega Valley
Vineyard Designation
Eden Rift Estate 55% Block A, 23% Block O , 11% Block B, 11% Block T
Harvest Date
October 2, 2018
Aging
11 months aged in 14% New oak, 20% 1-year oak, 66% Neutral oak
Bottling Date
August 2019
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Advocate
94
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Cienega Valley
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Advocate
94