2016 Roth Wobken Vineyard Steel Chardonnay, Carneros
Winemaker Notes
The 2016 Wobken Vineyard Chardonnay is bright and inviting. At the
first pour, enticing aromas of gala apple, lemon and peach emerge.
Flavors of fresh cut pineapple, candied pear and citrus dance on
the palate. A bright acidity, indicative of its Los Carneros origins,
mingles pleasantly with a distinct minerality on the finish.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Carneros
Harvest Date
October 3rd, 2016.
Acid
5.72 g/L
pH
3.55
Aging
Stainless Steel
Alcohol %
14.6
Production Notes
2016 was an excellent vintage in the Los Carneros AVA. Overall the conditions were
nearly ideal, with moderate-warm temperatures which allowed the grapes to achieve
even ripening and full maturity. The vintage was high in quality and quantity, with
harvest occurring on October 3rd, 2016.
Vineyard Notes
This is the second vintage of Roth Chardonnay sourced from Wobken Vineyard in
the Los Carneros AVA. Los Carneros is located between Sonoma and Napa counties
and runs along the base of Mayacamas Mountains. It’s characterized by its cool climate
from the nearby Pacific Ocean making the region well-suited for cool-climate varietals
such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay from this AVA is known for
its good acidity and balance. After harvest, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed and
aged in stainless steel tanks.
Production
Only 151 cases produced
