2020 Estate Chardonnay

WINEMAKER NOTES

Our Old Wente Clone, Montrachet Clone and Clone 809 vineyard blocks provided the fruit for this wine. The grapes were harvested on September 11 and were whole cluster pressed. The juice underwent native yeast fermentation and was aged in 50% new French oak for 17 months to increase the complexity and rich depth of the wine while still retaining the delicate fruit components.

VINEYARD NOTES

On February 3, 2010, Demeter USA, the only certification agent for Biodynamic® farms in the United States, certified the 17-acre estate vineyard and garden at DeLoach Vineyards, fully compliant with their standards for Demeter Biodynamic status. As one of less than 100 wineries or vineyards in the U.S. with Demeter certified Biodynamic estate vineyards, DeLoach is among an elite group of sustainable wine grape growers committed to farming in parallel with the Earths natural cycles.

TASTING NOTES

This 2020 Estate Chardonnay embraces with aromas of toasted almonds, apple crisp and flavorful and spicy undertones. The palate is luscious and soft with crisp and ripe stone fruit flavors with a touch of citrus and pain bénit. The finish is lengthy and bright.