2017 Lincourt Chardonnay Rancho Santa Rosa, Santa Rita Hills
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes
Aromatics of faint honeysuckle flower and toasted graham with accents of ripe pineapple fill the nose. On the palate, our 2017 Rancho Santa Rosa Chardonnay is balanced with outstanding varietal character that exudes flavors of lemon curd, toasted marshmallows, and hints of honeycomb that linger on the finish.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Rita Hills
Harvest Date
August 31 - October 16, 2017
pH
3.42
Aging
17 Months in French and American oak, 20% New
Bottling Date
July 16, 2019
Tannin
6.4 g/L
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Enthusiast
91
Production
The 2017 growing season started off bold with unseasonably early bud break. Overall the growing season temperatures were moderate to cool, rendering moderate and uniform berry set.