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2021 Stainless Steel Chardonnay
The Chardonnay grapes are harvested at the peak of ripeness to produce balanced fruit flavors and alcohol. After harvesting, we destem and crush the grapes, then allow the skin and juice to marry and extract flavors before pressing 24hrs later. This skin contact results in vibrant fruit flavor and greater complexity. The juice is then fermented cold (65̊ F) and aged in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The cold and slow fermentation process retains the bright and crisp fruit characteristics.
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Wine Profile
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Vintage | 2021 |
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Varietal | Chardonnay |
Sugar | 24 Brix |
Acid | 5.6 g/L total acidity |
PH | 3.48 pH |
Aging | 100% stainless steel for 5 months |
Fermentation | Destemmed and 24 hr cold soak with skin contact to extract flavor then pressed, then 3-week stainless steel fermentation at 50F |
Alcohol % | 13.8 |
Size | 750 ml |
Winemaker Notes
The Chardonnay grapes are harvested at the peak of ripeness to produce balanced fruit flavors and alcohol. After harvesting, we destem and crush the grapes, than allow the skin and juice to marry and extract flavors before pressing 24 hours later. This skin contact results in vibrant fruit flavor and greater complexity. The juice is then fermented cold (65F) and aged in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The cold and slow fermentation process retains the bright and crisp fruit characteristics.

Awards
Vintage | Award | Competition
2021 Best of Class of Appellation & 88 Pts: CA State Fair