La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2024 skus_7245120 5% alcohol while retaining very

5% alcohol while retaining very good acidity

comes from vines at least this old and impresses with a deep garnet red color and a visibly high concentration

scrabbly terrain (mountain) • All fruit hand-harvested in early October • Fermentation in a mix of open-top tanks (both whole cluster and destemmed) and closed tanks (true carbonic maceration) • 50% whole cluster • Pressed off skins early and went to barrel sweet to preserve freshness • Aged 10 months in a mix of neutral oak barrels and stainless steel • Bottled unfined and unfiltered • 12

There is a hint of kitchen herbs and what can only be described as the aroma of trampled blackberry bushes after a successful berry-picking session

La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2024 skus_7245120 5% alcohol while retaining veryThe fruit for this vintage came from cool vineyard sites in the Sonoma Coast appellation. Aromas of citrus, white flowers and caramel with just a hint of spice shape this chardonnay's enchanting bouquet. On the palate, the wine shows richness and texture gained from 90% barrel fermentation and 85% malolactic fermentation. Flavors of citrus, crisp pear and butterscotch carry through on the long finish. A memorable California chardonnay that won't break