2016 Lincourt Courtney's Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Winemaker Notes
Fresh white flower, vanilla wafer, and citrus aromatics reminiscent of lemon meringue pie are the first impressions.
Fermented and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels which impart a touch of coconut sweetness and
warm tones of vanilla that compliment the citrus fruit notes and bright acidity. This wine is truly a flagship of Sta. Rita Hills
with pineapple fruit tone and bright minerality and beautiful balance. This is the perfect brunch or summer Chardonnay.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
August 26, 2016 - October 4, 2016
Acid
7.1 g/L
pH
3.5
Aging
10 months in concrete vessel and neutral French oak
Bottling Date
July 17, 2017
Alcohol %
13.9
Production Notes
As part of the original Spanish Land Grant, Rancho Santa Rosa is one of Santa Barbara’s most historic properties. This
beautiful south-facing hillside climbs from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The grapes were gently whole cluster
pressed and transferred to juice tanks after harvest. Next, after a day of cold-settling, the juice was racked to neutral
French oak barrels and a concrete vessel. It was then fermented using native yeast and bacteria for primary and
secondary fermentation. With intention, no new oak was applied to the wine in order to highlight the fruit, terroir, and
concrete vessel. After 10 months of aging sur lie in French oak barrels and concrete, the wine was blended and bottled.
Vineyard Notes
All of the fruit was harvested in the Santa Ynez Valley from August 26 to October 4, 2016. The fruit was hand harvested
in the early morning hours. After whole cluster pressing, the grapes were fermented at low temperatures to retain
aromatics. The wine was fermented and aged in 100% stainless steel tanks with no malolactic to ensure bright flavors and
crisp texture.
