2021 Chardonnay Isabelle's Vineyard
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The cool coastal climate of Monterey, with morning fogs that often linger until mid-day, allows intricate fruit flavors to develop while preserving crucial acidity. These just-right conditions place Monterey County on par with the best growing regions of the world. We chose to let the beauty of the Monterey AVA shine by producing our Isabelle’s Vineyard Chardonnay in an unoaked, Chablis-like, Old World style— allowing the gorgeous tropical fruit flavors that are the hallmark of Monterey Chards to reside front and center. Steely and crisp, the fruit-driven core of green apple, Asian pear, quince and citrus is delicate yet bright. Medium-bodied with a crisp acidity, it finishes clean and pure with a hint of minerality.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Isabelle's Vineyard
Harvest Date
Oct 1, 2021
pH
3.57
Aging
100% stainless steel, 6 months
Bottling Date
June 16, 2022
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard
Isabelle’s Vineyard is a special, petite 2½ acre vineyard named after Al Scheid’s mother, Isabelle Adolphin Pearce. Located at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains on River Road, its cool and exposed terrain provides a perfect locale for growing tightly-structured, single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were hand harvested and delivered to the winery in the early morning. Upon arrival the grapes were pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. The slow and cold fermentation process enhances the varietal aromatics and retains a refreshing, fruit forward component to the wine. After fermentation, the wine was racked clean and aged in 100% stainless steel for six months prior to bottling.
Cases Produced
125