Product Detail
2020 Chardonnay
2020 Chardonnay
Description
VARIETAL. 100% ChardonnayVINEYARD. Leslie’s Estate, Montebello Road. Santa Cruz Mountains
WINEMAKING. Organically farmed, and tended to with the utmost sustainability, the 2020 vintage was harvested on September 7th, 2020 at the peak of ripeness. The grapes were then fermented and aged, sur lees, in French Oak. Once the primary fermentation is complete, the wine goes through a full malolactic conversion process, and finally barrel-aged (50% new barrels) for 12-months.
TASTING
Aroma: Brimming with luscious tropical aromas of pineapple and coconut, white nectarine, French vanilla, nutmeg and fresh baked brioche.
Palate: Delicately integrated flavors of blood orange, apple, pear, lemon, apricot, ginger, melon, papaya, and white floral notes. Toasted brioche, with a long luscious finish.
FOOD PAIRING. This sophisticated wine will pair beautifully with east coast-style lobster rolls, triple cream brie cheese, rich seabass, a parmesan leek quiche, dungeness crab salad, grilled artichokes with lemon aioli, or a blood orange soufflé.
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW WHITE - 2021 SF International Competition
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL. 95points - 2022 CA State Fair
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL. 98points - Sunset Magazine Competition
Alcohol Content: 14.5%
Aging Potential: Drink Now - 2031
Serving Temperature: 40° - 50°F
Production: 9 Barrels
Aging Potential: Drink Now - 2031
Serving Temperature: 40° - 50°F
Production: 9 Barrels
Vineyard Designation
Leslie's Estate| Vintage | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | White Wine |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Size | 750 ml |