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Big toasted oak, marshmallow, pear, pineapple, and buttery aromas. Our El Gordo Chardonnay has a rich, creamy mouthfeel with flavors of dried apricot, vanilla and a touch of nuttiness. This golden hued and full bodied wine has an oaky sweetness and is smooth, and silky. Flavors of honey and cotton candy are prevalent throughout the wine as well as on the finish.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Clone and single block selections from Davenport Vineyard
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
Clone 4
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
September 16, 2020 – October 8, 2020
FERMENTATION:
100% malolactic and barrel fermented
BARREL REGIME:
Aged on the lees for 9 months on 50% new French Oak
ALCOHOL:
14%
TA:
5.33 g/L
PH:
3.94
BOTTLING DATE:
July 1, 2021
CASES PRODUCED:
270
In 2020 the Edna Valley experienced a slower start to summer, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly. The region saw much warmer temperatures later on in the season, which accelerated ripening, making a unique vintage with bolder characteristics.
