Fall Release Chloe Chardonnay
2019
Winemaker’s Notes
The 2019 Chloe Chardonnay showcases the warmer central Russian River Valley district, wholly distinct from the coastal southwest ridgelines featured in our other wines. The soils here are clay-dominant and amplify the wine’s deep flavor and broad, layered texture.
Our richest 2019 Chardonnay bottling, this wine seamlessly combines three low-yielding classic vineyards which effortlessly provide detail, nuance, power, and finesse. The concentration is offset by lilting acidity, which flickers and fades and provides a counterbalance to all this power.
Deep and intense aromatics of nectarine, apricot, mint leaf, chamomile, and flint. The flavors are expressive and generous with wave upon wave of ripe stone fruits and lemon oil. Layered and expansive, the wine’s deep concentration builds through the palate to a rising finish of mineral-infused acidity and lingering notes of almond and honey. Serve at 58F - not too cold - and drink between 2022 and 2028.
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Vineyard
20% Ritchie Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 9th & 24th
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Clones
Old Wente
Age of Vines at Harvest
32 years
Barrel Aging
12 months in 35% new French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Damy then 6 months settling in tank
Production
960 cases of 750mL
20 cases of 1.5L
12 bottles of 3L
Press
98 Jeb Dunnuck, July 2021
94 Vinous, September 2021
93 Wine Spectator, March 2022
