2018 Foley Sonoma Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
Our 2018 Estate Chardonnay opens with aromas of apple tart, dried peach, and Meyer lemon. The palate exhibits more weight than the nose might imply, with a backbone of bright lemon and bergamot flavors. Fresh cut yellow pear enhances the light creamy complexity on the mid-palate, leading to a smooth finish.
Winemaker Notes
Coming off of a warmer 2017 vintage, 2018 was a change of pace with cooler and mostly moderate temperatures throughout the year. We were able to let the fruit hang on the vines longer so they could soak up some September-October sunshine and provide us with a bounty of concentrated fruit with beautiful character.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.56
Aging
11 months in French oak, 20% new
Alcohol %
13.5
Production Notes
After harvest, the fruit was fermented in French oak barrels and aged for 11 months. Regular lees
stirring after fermentation enhanced the concentration and complexity of the flavors and aromatics.
Vineyard Notes
The vineyards of Foley Sonoma lie at the heart of our estate in the Alexander Valley. Our Chardonnay vines are planted in rich soil that supports the Dijon and Robert Young clones.
Production
204 Cases