2018 Dean’s List Chardonnay

Description/Winemakers Notes

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.

Tasting Notes

Medium straw colour. Very subtle oak notes with beautiful floral aromas jumping out of the glass. Subtle mandarin orange and caramel on the palate and fresh acidity with a buttery finish.

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.

Technical Notes

Sub-Appellation

St. David’s Bench

Vineyard

Donald Ziraldo Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 27, 2018

Residual Sugar

0 g/L

Total Acidity

6.0 g/L

pH Level

3.68

Cellaring Recommendation

Drink now through 2028