
Our 2023 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay shows delightful aromas of peach compote, nectarine, sweet jasmine, vanilla, and toasty oak. Fresh and balanced on the palate, the barrel fermentation and sur-lie aging provide elegant texture punctuated by a clean, crisp finish. This could pair well with lemon pastas, shellfish, or aged cheese.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Finger Lakes
Harvest Date
September 30, 2021
Acid
0.59%
pH
3.46
Fermentation
Yeast: CY3079, Exotics & Vin2000 | Length: 55days | In barrels: 5 1/2 Months
Bottling Date
June 2, 2022
Residual Sugar
.5%
Alcohol %
12.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Beautiful tropical fruit, pear and lemon custard aromas intermingle with notes of high quality French Oak. The combination of barrel and concrete egg fermentations give the wine a luxurious texture on the palate but the bright acidity still provides a crisp finish.
Awards
2018 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging: Bronze
Vineyard Notes
49% Glenora Farms, West Side of Seneca Lake
51% Knapp Vineyards, West Side of Cayuga Lake
Production Notes
Yeasts: CX9
Temperature 70⁰ F, average
Fermentation: 21 days
In barrels: 8 Months
25% malolactic fermentation
90% barrel fermented, 10% concrete egg fermented.
Food Pairing Notes
Try pairing with lemon pasta with cream sauces, soft cheese and herb roasted chicken.
Production
306 cases
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