2018 Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay

Fresh and vibrant with penetrating aromas of summer melon, mango, braised fennel and green apple. Notes of darkly toasted almond, marzipan and vanilla/lemon cream flesh out the fascinatingly complex and layered nose. Rich, creamy and fruit forward in the mouth, layers of bright acid keep the ripe peach and spicy pear flavors flowing into a mouthwatering and exquisitely fresh and pure finish. This is a great addition to our portfolio of world-class Chardonnays.

The Soberanes Vineyard, located in the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands, builds upon a tradition of high quality winegrowing. The vineyard is a special project between the Pisoni and Franscioni families, whose friendship spans three generations and are known for the Pisoni, Garys', Rosella’s and Sierra Mar Vineyards.

2018 is the inaugural vintage of Soberanes Vineyard at Patz & Hall. We are thrilled to be working with this outstanding St. Lucia Highlands vineyard after admiring other Soberanes Vineyard wines for years.

100% Whole-cluster pressed

100% Burgundian French oak barrels (30% new; 60% 1-2-year old)

Bottled without filtration to preserve the wine’s aromas and flavors and enhance aging potential

Type:

White

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Region:

California

Appellation:

Santa Lucia Highlands

Vintage:

2018

Blend:

100% Chardonnay fruit

Aging:

Sur lie aged with weekly stirring

Alcohol:

14.5

Fermentation:

100% indigenous yeast fermentations; 100% malo-lactic fermentation in barrel