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2015 Sangiacomo Vineyard

Chardonnay
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About this Wine

Capturing the richness and beauty that have made the Sangiacomo Vineyard famous, this wine begins with opulent aromas of apricot and honeysuckle that leap from the glass. In keeping with our bright, balanced style, the wine is pure and crisp on the palate, with freshly sliced Fuji apple notes that fill out the supple mid-palate.
Library Selection

91 Points

“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.”
Virginie Boone
Wine Enthusiast, November 2017
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Tasting Notes

This wine displays alluring lemon-citrus aromas, with hints of melon rind and peach adding enticing complexity and nuance. In keeping with our bright, balanced style, the wine is pure and crisp on the palate, with freshly sliced Fuji apple notes that fill out the supple mid-palate.

Accolades
  • 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.”

Winemaking

In order to maximize quality, the harvested grapes went directly to press as whole clusters and were gently pressed. This provides a distinct mouthfeel texture. After settling, the Kiser Ranch juice, which represents 80% of the blend, was racked to a stainless steel tank for a cool, tank fermentation—an approach that puts the emphasis on fruit aromas. To provide richness and aromatic complexity to the final wine, the remaining juice was racked to French oak barrels for fermentation

Vintage

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.

Vineyard

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.

Technical Notes
  • 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

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