2018 Chalone Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Chalone AVA
Winemaker Notes
Our 2018 Reserve Chardonnay was aged 8 months in 1 year old French oak, developing a delightful
aromatic profile. Scents of pear, lemon verbena and apricot carry through on the palate. A crisp acidity
flows to a lemon-zest finish.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Chalone AVA
Acid
6.3 g/L
pH
3.21
Aging
8 months in 1 year old French oak
Residual Sugar
0.20 g/L
Alcohol %
14.2
Production Notes
The 2018 vintage was highlighted by its moderate growing season and average rainfall, resulting in grapes
with extra hang time. Cooperative weather during the flowering stage increased fruit yields and created
crisp refreshing wines with wonderfully ripe flavors.
Vineyard Notes
We sourced the Chardonnay from the Reservoir Block located on site at the Chalone Estate Vineyard. This
block was purchased and planted in 1999 and is a clone 95 on 110R rootstock. Like the rest of the Chalone
vineyard, there are decomposed granite soils that are laced with limestone. The Reservoir Block yields
small berries which deliver great flavors, quality and aging potential.
