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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
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
Clone 4
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
October 2019
FERMENTATION:
100% malolactic and barrel fermented
BARREL REGIME:
Aged on the lees for 9 months on 50% new French Oak
ALCOHOL:
14.5%
TA:
5.2 g/L
PH:
4.0
BOTTLING DATE:
June 2020
CASES PRODUCED:
190
The 2020 growing season featured a mild start to summer which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly. The region saw much warmer harvest temperatures which helped accelerate ripening and bring the grapes’ natural acidity into beautiful balance.
