Sonoma County Buttery Chardonnay 2023
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America / Sonoma County
Sonoma County’s temperate weather is ideal for growing flavorful Chardonnay. The Buttery Chardonnay is sourced from warmer vineyards in Sonoma County, giving this wine tropical aromas. This Chardonnay has lower acidity with more new oak elements for added creaminess.
Harvest Note
Cooler temperatures and an abundance of spring rains in 2023 pushed back the first day of harvest to the beginning of September. The later start and extra ripening time for the fruit allowed flavors and color to develop slowly for depth and concentration. Warm fall days spread out harvest to the end of October for many of the red varieties, with a final pick of Merlot delivered to the winery on November 2.
Tasting Note
Rich and creamy with buttery notes, this lovely wine features roasted pineapple, ginger and baked apple crisp on the nose. Flavors of peach pie, tropical fruits and croissant lead to a silky texture and long finish with a touch of acidity for a refreshing balance.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
PH: 3.41
ACIDITY: 5.2
ABV: 15%
AGING: 7 Months in French Oak
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: 75-85%
Unique Selling Points
- 100% Sonoma County fruit, selected from warmer climates
- Screwcap closure to promote ease of use by on-premise staff and consumers
- More extensive malolactic fermentation – approximately 75%-85%
“For those that love a rich and lush wine - our Buttery Chardonnay is sourced from warmer areas of Sonoma County that show off tropical aromas and is aged in more new oak for a soft and creamy mouthfeel.”
Katie Madigan, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
