La Crema Saralee Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Russian River Valley,
USA
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La Crema Saralee Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
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About this Wine
country
USA
region
Russian River Valley
variety
Chardonnay
Style
White (Medium Bodied Oaked)
vintage
2021
closure
Cork
Alcohol vol.
14.5
volume
750
Brands
La Crema
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Aromas of lemon blossom, apple, white peach, and subtle barrel spice notes are followed by flavors of pear, tangerine, and lemon custard.
Maturation
9 Months
Palate
On the palate, the wine is pure, and focused with gravelly-mineral undertones and a juicy yet balanced acidity.
Vinification
The fruit was hand-picked in the cool hours of the morning before being gently sorted at the winery. Whole clusters were placed in the press where they received a gentle squeeze to liberate the free run juice. 15% of the lot was co-innoculated with house strain of malolactic bacteria. These barrels are then used to top the remainder of the lot, post primary fermentation. Lees are stirred 1-2 times per month, and aged for about nine months.
Food Matching
This wine is classic enough for citrus-roasted chicken and veal piccata and versatile enough for halibut with salsa verde and pork saltimbocca…and fried plantains.
Region Notes
At the heart of the Russian River Valley, sits a majestic vineyard honoring the late Saralee Kunde, one of the region’s most beloved and respected winegrowing visionaries. Awash with rustic charm, the 200-acre vineyard features a variety of Chardonnay clones on a diverse spectrum of rootstocks as well as eight different soil types – mostlysandy/gravelly, or clay loams. This complex vineyard dotted with flower gardens and oak groves produces truly spectacular fruit.
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