Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay 2019

“The bright and pale green color is enticing. The scents are intense and exuding floral and white fruit altogether accented with delicate citrus notes. The mineral and floral qualities of the wine are confirmed on the palate with bursts of floral golden fruit and restrained richness. The flavors have excellent definition and the drinker will welcome the return of fresh citrus, jasmine, and this underlying minerality inherent to our Anderson Valley site. Bright, fresh and so precise, it will astonish now but reward for a decade.” – Stéphane Vivier

2019 started has one of the wettest in record with our last storm coming into Spring. Consequently Spring was a race against time with the plants growing so fast. Our Anderson Valley teams worked relentlessly to keep the vineyards in balance. When the Summer days arrived, the vines were ready to profit from the mild temperatures of July and August and early September, allowing the grapes to develop complex and fully mature profiles.

Fermentation starts in stainless steel for 1 to 4 days before finishing in french oak 228 liters barrels. Fermentation last 3 to 5 weeks, followed by secondary fermentation (malo-lactic fermentation) lasting until mid-Winter of 2019.

Various custom french oak made in partnership with 4 different french cooperages. All french oak aging, for 12 months, 18% new then three more months aging in stainless teel tank. No stirring is used. The wine is gently filtered before bottling.