2018 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay (375 mL Split)
Winemaker Notes
This Chardonnay delights with aromas of citrus, white peach, orange blossom,
vanilla, graham cracker and butter perfectly balanced by vibrant and refreshing
flavors of Meyer lemon, minerality, cinnamon and pears. Lingering creamy and
toasted oak notes round out the finish.
Food Pairing Notes
This versatile Chardonnay pairs perfectly with seafood, poultry, white meats and
dishes with cream sauces. Try preparations that include citrus, butter, cream, cheese,
bacon, nutmeg, thyme, basil or toasted nuts.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma County
Acid
5.5 g/L
pH
3.48
Aging
24% new French oak
Bottling Date
June 2019
Alcohol %
14.4
Production Notes
The grapes are destemmed, pressed, then cold settled in stainless steel tanks before
moving to barrels for fermentation. Aged separately in French oak, the wine
completes 90% malolactic fermentation, then is sur lie aged and stirred every two
weeks until final blending in April, followed by bottling in June.
Vineyard Notes
This wine is comprised of grapes from 60 different vineyard lots in Sonoma County
that are blended together to create one full-bodied, delicious Chardonnay. 2018 was a very good year with ideal weather conditions for the vines. Spring
produced great set, and average rainfall led to good yields. Consistently warm
temperatures during the summer months without any drastic heat spikes or rain
events allowed for longer “hang time” for the grapes, which led to fully ripe flavors.