Sonoma County Buttery Chardonnay 2024
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America / Sonoma County
Sonoma County’s temperate weather is ideal for growing flavorful Chardonnay. This Buttery Chardonnay is sourced from top growers in warmer appellations of Sonoma County. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine. To preserve Chardonnay’s delicate flavors, aromas and acidity, the grapes are picked at night and very early morning so the fruit arrives cold at the winery. Grapes are then pressed whole cluster and fermented in French Oak barrels before being racked to rotary tanks to promote a rich, creamy texture. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for ten months before bottling.
Harvest Note
The 2024 growing season started off wet with abundant rains revitalizing the soil. Cooler temperatures extended ripening and allowed the grapes time to develop deep color, varietal intensity and balanced acidity. Chardonnay was picked in late August through early September.
Tasting Note
This wine offers a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel with aromas of warm apple galette, roasted pineapple and toasted almonds. Flavors of ripe peach, tropical fruits and a hint of gingersnap 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
ABV: 14.10%
AGING: 10 Months, French Oak 45% New
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
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.
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