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2017 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay "25th Anniversary Label"
Santa Maria Valley AppellationWinemaker Tasting Notes
"Rich yellow hue. Abundant scents of honeydew, mango, butterscotch, papaya and pineapple. These characters segue seamlessly into the palate and are intensified by vibrant acidity. While the acidity is brisk, the texture is polished, smooth, and rich. Showing great density and brightness on the finish, this Chardonnay’s best days are still ahead. Enjoy now through 2027." ~ Director of Winemaking, Bill Brosseau
Price: $51.00
The Sierra Madre Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley is owned by Doug and Jan Circle. It sits at 215 ft. above sea level and consists of 155 acres, 91 of Chardonnay and 64 of Pinot Noir. It is the most northern and one of the western-most vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, only 15 miles from the coast, and benefits greatly from its unique marine influence. It is also one of the few valleys in the state that run East/West as opposed to North/South. An exceptionally cool growing season encourages slow ripening over a long period of time, allowing for the development of structure and flavor intensity.
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Production Data
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley AVA
Soil: Sandy, gravelly soil
Barrel Aging: 15 months
Cooperage: 100% French Oak, 28% new
Production: 16 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Acidity: 7.58 TA (g/L); 3.28 pH
Alcohol: 14.2%
Harvest: September 6th, 2017
Club Release: February 13th, 2019
Drink Now through 2027
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"Shimmering yellow. Delivers an array of ripe tropical and pit fruit scents, along with hints of pungent flowers, marzipan and lemon curd. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, offering juicy nectarine, pineapple and honeydew melon flavors supported by a building mineral element. A smoky nuance appears on the long, smooth finish, which echoes the floral and pit fruit notes."
92 points, Anthony Dias Blue, The SOMM Journal
"Crisp and bright with racy acidity and tangy citrus; lively and long."
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