2019 SRH Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills
The SRH Chardonnay is composed of six different Chardonnay clones grown on eight lots across the Lafond Vineyard. Each clone has distinct characteristics, and each lot consists of different types of soils.
Winemaker Bruce McGuire creates an incredible depth of flavor by layering the unique characteristics found in each clone. Finally, this wine undergoes barrel aging before it is ready to tell its complex story.
- Wine Enthusiast - 91 points
- 2022 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition - Silver Award 93 points
- 2022 OC Wine Society - 85 points Silver
- 2022 The Toast of the Coast - Silver
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Vineyard Designation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
Sept. 26, 27 & Oct. 3, 16, 2019
Sugar
23.9 Brix
Acid
.69
pH
3.43
Bottling Date
Mar. 30 & Apr. 15, 2021
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 SRH Chardonnay is pale yellow in color. Aromas of honeysuckle, apple blossom and lemon zest are followed by soft accents of vanilla. Apricot and honeydew flavors flow across the palate, with lightly toasted oak, cool minerality and a lingering citrus note adding texture and depth. This wine is medium-bodied with a clean, persistent finish.
Vineyard Notes
94% Lafond Vineyard, 6% Hilltop Ranch
Production Notes
100% barrel fermented, 100% ML regular batonage, sur lie 12 months (40 puncheons, 14 barrels, 24% new french oak)
Winemaker Notes
This wine is comprised of 5 clones of Chardonnay vines 13 - 21 years old. Bright, ripe tropical fruit is complexed with the barrel fermentation. Texture and persistence adds to the total mouth experience.
Other Notes
2546 cases produced