2019 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill AVA
92 Points - Robert Parker
The 2019 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay exhibits beguiling aromas of vanilla, orange blossoms, crisp apples and toasted marshmallows with a bit of spice from the barrels. Rich and creamy on the palate with notes of zested lemon oil and pear.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Harvest Date
September 22 - October 12, 2019
Acid
.24 g/L
pH
3.67
Aging
100% native yeast fermentation in barrel 100% malolactic fermentation with bi-weekly bâtonnage for 5 months, then monthly
Bottling Date
February 2021
Alcohol %
14.9
Robert Parker
92
Wine Advocate
92
Production Notes
Chardonnay is a winemaker’s grape, molded into its most interesting self by native yeast fermentation and aging in carefully chosen French oak barrels and frequent lees stirring. It is a labor-intensive wine, but the rewards are most certainly worth the hard work and attention.
Vineyard Notes
In the vineyard, focused planting of the ideal clone on each vineyard block, managing yields for optimum ripeness and balance, and the work of a dedicated crew are among the keys to our success.