MacRostie Chardonnay
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100% Chardonnay Aging: 77% aged 6 months in French oak; 14% new, 15% once-used fermentation: 77% barrel fermented in 14% new French oak, 15% once-used, 23% cool fermented in stainless steel Partial Malolactic
With a medium golden color reminiscent of freshly baked shortbread and alluring layers of persimmon, ripe Meyer lemon, and rich brioche, this is an elegant and alluring wine. Lush, textural, and beautifully complex on the palate, its bright citrus flavors and cool-climate energy showcase the poise and purity of great Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
The grapes for this Chardonnay came from several exceptional Sonoma Coast vineyards, including the Sangiacomo and Ricci vineyards in Carneros, and sites farmed by the renowned Dutton and Martinelli families in the Russian River Valley. Selected for their cool climates and unique growing conditions, these vineyards lend distinct and complex characteristics to our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
The 2021 vintage produced amazing wines. Yields were down slightly, and ripening occurred in a shorter period of time than in most years. The vines had slightly stunted growth perhaps from the drought the year before. Though things were picked earlier than usual, the weather was mild around harvest, allowing the acids to be crisp and the berries to be ripe. All of the grapes were hand-harvested between August 30 and September 27, 2021.