2018 Dean's List Chardonnay

The summer was warm with moderate precipitation.  The harvest season was lighter than the previous year and started earlier than usual.  Due to the ripeness of the grapes, it was a short season and all the grapes seemed to come in at once.  The chardonnay was extremely concentrated due to a dry, hot summer and reduced yields.  The quality of the grapes lead to it aging well in oak and earned the Dean’s List accreditation.

Winemaker's Pairing Suggestion: I would enjoy this with scallops in cream sauce or buttered popcorn.  A roast chicken would also work well with Herbs de Provence.

Appellation: St. David’s Bench

Vineyard: Donald Ziraldo Vineyard

Harvest Date: September 27, 2018

Alcohol/Volume: 12.5%

Residual Sugar: 0 g/L

Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L

pH Level: 3.68

Cellaring Recommendations: Drink now through 2028

Bottle | 750 ml