2015 Sangiacomo Vineyard

91 Points: Virginie Boone Wine Enthusiast - November 2017

“Subdued in oak, this bright intriguing wine does a nice job showcasing tart tangy flavors of green olive and green apple, while still maintaining a freshness at its core. It is moderately structured and teased in a twist of lime.”

The 2015 vintage started with an early bud break that accelerated the vintage. We had heat accumulation that added up quickly, which led to an earlier pick compared to most vintages. All three of the ranches were picked before September 20th, 2015. Despite the early picking date, the fruit maintained high acid levels, which is true to our traditional style for this wine.

The grapes for this Chardonnay came exclusively from three different blocks of the famed Sangiacomo Vineyard, with the majority of the fruit coming from the Kiser Ranch and Rich Kiser Ranches. A small portion came from Roberts Road, which is more exposed to the winds from the Petaluma Gap. For three generations, the Sangiacomo family has been growing grapes in and around the town of Sonoma. Recognized as master winegrowers, their fruit is highly prized for its consistent quality and delicious flavor profiles.

• composition:

  100% Chardonnay

• alcohol: 13.5%
• cases made:

  20 Barrels
  500 Cases

• fermentation:

  Whole cluster pressed then cold settled for 48 hours, then racked into French oak for primary and malolactic fermentation