2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
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The 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is pale straw in the glass with aromas of lemon, pomelo, and wet stone. Waves of citrus flavors mingle with Gravenstein apple and the faintest whisper of oak, kissed by a pleasing salinity reminiscent of sea spray and oyster shell.
With a handful of new vineyard sources in the 2019 vintage, our coastal Chardonnay continues to embody the misty and cool Sonoma Coast with just a hint of creaminess perfectly balancing the bracing acidity. Enjoy this wine chilled to perfection on a warm Spring or hot Summer day - the perfect pairing for salads, creamy pasta, and grilled chicken or fish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Acid
6.8 g/L
pH
3.25
Aging
8 months, 50% stainless steel, 50% French oak (12% new)
Residual Sugar
<1.0 g/L
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Encompassing about 2,000 vineyard acres, the Sonoma Coast AVA stretches from the northern coastline of Sonoma County to the west, encompassing the Russian River Valley and Los Carneros among other sub regions. Much of the region sees strong maritime influence. The Chardonnay grapes benefit from cooling coastal fog that enhances acidity while warmer locations contribute ripe tropical fruit notes.
Production Notes
Grapes were hand-sorted and 100% whole cluster pressed. The wine saw two-thirds malolactic fermentation, then was aged sur lie for 8 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks, and both neutral and new French oak.
Food Pairing Notes
Fresh Sonoma Coast oysters, fettuccini alfredo, grilled prawns, summer salads
Other Notes
The 2019 vintage saw winemaker James MacPhail sourcing grapes from several new vineyard sites, extending deeper into the Sonoma Coast AVA and towards the Los Carneros region where vines are less exposed to wind but often covered in a dense morning fog, giving this vintage a slightly fuller-bodied style than previous vintages.
