2019 Chardonnay

Brilliant and clear color with lemon yellow hues. Aromas of bright citrus and yellow stone fruit, followed by turmeric-ginger spices.

$45.00 /750ml

Weight 3.1 lbs
VARIETAL

100% Chardonnay

APPELLATION

Villenoir Cabernet Saufignon

VINTAGE

2015

Profile

Semi-dry

ALCOHOL

13.5%

VOLUME

750 mL

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Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Vineyard

Sun Chase Vineyard

Appellation

Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast

Harvest Dates

September 15, 2019

Total Acidity

6.0 g/L

PH

3.50

Alcohol

14.5%

Bottled

August 12, 2020

Cases Produced

230

Growing Season

The beginning of the 2019 growing season was defined by copious rainfall and late soil moisture. Winter precipitation and cool temperatures helped preserve soil moisture throughout the spring. The long, warm summer saw very few extreme heat events. Foggy mornings and cool nights allowed grapes to ripen slowly and develop their phenolics gradually on the vine, setting the stage for a vibrant and expressive vintage. Because of an extended cool growing season, grapes ripened with lower sugar levels, giving our 2019 INSPIRACIONES full flavors, fresh acidity, and superb balance.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant and clear color with lemon yellow hues. Aromas of bright citrus and yellow stone fruits. Turmeric-ginger spices can be noticed as INSPIRACIONES warms to room temperature. Lush, silky round entry, vibrant acidity and minerality. Hints of loquat, blood orange, mandarin, Meyer lemon, and minerality are highlighted as the wine travels through the palate. Lingering, clean mineral-driven finish with hits of tangerine and key lime.

Harvest

Hand-harvested only using shears, into small macro bins

Harvest Dates: September 15, 2019

Winemaking

  • Whole cluster
  • 5-7 months for alcohol fermentation to complete
  • Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel
  • Barrel aging 11 months, New French oak 20%
  • Wild Yeast Fermentation
  • Coopers: Francois Freres, Damy
  • Unfined and unfiltered
  • Bottled August 12, 2020

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