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ChardonnayWine Description & Tasting Notes
Imagine a winemaking region just hours north of San Francisco rich in diversity and distinctive terroir, a well-kept secret tucked amongst the towering redwoods and influenced by the Pacific Ocean. Over half a century ago, pioneering growers recognized the Russian River Valley as a place that just might produce Pinot Noir & Chardonnay that rivaled the villages of Burgundy. After decades of winemaking and selective planting, their valley has become internationally known for producing Pinot noir & Chardonnay that is distinctly American and reflects the natural influences of their terroir.
Wine Making:
The grapes were harvested in the cool morning hours at ~21-22.8° Brix. A quick pass was made
through our rows a few days prior to harvest in order to drop fruit that didn’t express the optimal
flavor and concentration. As anticipated, the grapes that were delivered to the winery were packed
with delicious, vibrant, varietally expressive characteristics. After a very careful hand-sorting, we
combined all the fruit in the press, and used a gentle program to extract only the most desirable
solids and phenolics. The resulting juice was left in tank to cold-settle overnight before transferring to
30% new and 70% one to three-year-old neutral French oak barrels and puncheons for fermentation
and aging, where it remained for 9 months on its primary lees until it was time to bottle in June.
through our rows a few days prior to harvest in order to drop fruit that didn’t express the optimal
flavor and concentration. As anticipated, the grapes that were delivered to the winery were packed
with delicious, vibrant, varietally expressive characteristics. After a very careful hand-sorting, we
combined all the fruit in the press, and used a gentle program to extract only the most desirable
solids and phenolics. The resulting juice was left in tank to cold-settle overnight before transferring to
30% new and 70% one to three-year-old neutral French oak barrels and puncheons for fermentation
and aging, where it remained for 9 months on its primary lees until it was time to bottle in June.
This Gary Farrell Chardonnay is big, bold and delightfully balanced. Rich with layers of flavours and age worthy too! if you love Mersault you’ll love this!
Nose: Fresh aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, honeydew melon and meyer lemon
Palate: Rich, with an abundance of layers of flavours. nectarines, meyer lemons, ginger honey, brioche, lime zest and hints of hazelnut. The finish is long and creamy yet bright and tangy.
Food Pairings:One to sip and savour but would love to be paired with grilled/ roasted poultry and pork. The creamy and buttery notes also make a perfect pairing for Mac and cheese and buttered popcorn.
Critic awards:
92/100 Wine Enthusiast
92/100 Wine Spectator
