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Ripe, creamy, oak-matured single vineyard |
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Less than 5000 bottles produced |
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Beautiful and powerful citrus-like style |
Description
This beautiful single vineyard from the iconic Italian Sonoma family Pedroncelli is a great example of a true Californian style Chardonnay. Not so much Burgundian, but riper in fruit, with mild acidity and a clear touch of oak.
The grapes come from a specially selected parcel in the fifty-year-old Frank Johnson vineyard. This is located in Dry Creek Valley, on the border with the famous Russian River Valley. The relatively cool climate ensures – thanks to the long ripening season – grapes with pronounced aromas and sufficient freshness.
Once picked, they are destemmed and pressed. Fermentation and maturation for eight months take place in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new.
The result is a flamboyant Chardonnay with notes of tropical fruit, butter, vanilla and caramel. It is seductively full and creamy in taste, with nutty notes and a soothing finish. A delicious wine with mac 'n cheese, lobster with butter sauce or grilled chicken.
