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2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA
$74.99
Grapes: Average Brix 23.8˚
TA: 6.46 g/L
pH: 3.48
Fermentation: Grapes are whole-cluster pressed and barrel fermented. Natural primary and natural secondary (malolactic) fermentations.
Selection: Ten of twelve Estate Chardonnay parcels
Barrels: 87% air-dried American oak, 13% French oak (37% one year-old, 8% two years-old, 9% three years-old, 13% four years-old and 18% five years-old). 30% stainless steel tank.
Aging: Fourteen months in barrel
Hand-harvested estate-grown Monte Bello vineyard grapes; whole-cluster pressed; fermented on the native yeasts; full malolactic on the naturally occurring bacteria; oak from barrel aging; minimum effective sulfur. In keeping with our philosophy of minimal intervention, this is the sum of our actions.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
- Style White Wine
- Producer Ridge Vineyards
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, White Sauce, Spicy, Fried Food
- Characteristics West Coast, Dressed to Impress, Big Power