2016 Eos Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Ynez Valley
Winemaker Notes
Our Reserve Chardonnay is made to be the best expression of any given
vintage. For 2016, it exudes aromas of red apples, melon and lemon zest.
The palate brings forth flavors of pear, citrus, honeydew and toasted
brioche all wrapped up by a balanced acidity. A lingering minerality
leaves you going in for another sip.
Composition
99% Chardonnay, 1% Gewürztraminer
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Harvest Date
August 23rd- October 13th, 2016
Acid
4.8 g/L
pH
3.82
Aging
Stainless Steel
Alcohol %
13.8
Production Notes
2016 produced average yields and high quality fruit. Few frost spells in
winter and little to no rain led to an early bud break at the end of February.
A very good fruit set in spring was followed by a warm summer that kept
the vines roaring through veraison and maturation. Harvest occurred from
August 23rd- October 13th, 2016.
Vineyard Notes
Over the past two decades the Santa Ynez Valley has emerged as one of
the most celebrated winegrowing regions in California. Formed by the
Purisima Hills and San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa
Ynez Mountains to the south, it is the largest AVA in Santa Barbara
County. The cool, western portion of the Santa Ynez Valley is well suited
to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the warmer eastern section is home
to aromatic whites such as Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, and
Sauvignon Blanc as well as bold reds including Syrah, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Production
Only 382 cases produced