2022 Trig Point Chardonnay Russian River Valley Sonoma County California (750ml)   

From Producer: Signpost comes from the West Sebastopol area of Russian River Valley. Region produces wonderfully bright, refreshing style of Chardonnay with crisp, green apple characteristics, medium-to-high acidity and good length Afternoon breezes continually cool vineyard, under marine layer Cool sunlight produces smaller grapes with more ripening days at lower temperatures, producing fruit with more flavor, complexity and quality Vineyards were former apple orchards replanted in 1990s Exposure: East Soil: Deep to very deep Goldridge sandy loam with good drainage Clone: Old field selection Cane pruned Harvest Notes 2022 growing season a little more challenging than 2021 Early summer growing conditions terrific Hand harvested in early morning – began 1 month earlier which preserved freshness and bright fruit elements Hand harvested Gentle whole cluster pressing Settled 48 hours Fermented in concrete and limited barrels using only native yeast Limited malolactic fermentation Aged 9 months in medium toast barrels Bottled unfiltered, vegan friendly Winemaker's Notes Mid straw color. Aromas of Meyer lemon and honeydew. Vibrant and juicy stone fruit flavors. Flint and mineral leaving the mouth crying out for more. Crisp and refreshing with a medium-weight mid-palate and just a touch of oak in the finish. Great tension and vibrancy. Drink now or over the next 15 years. Wine Summary 100% old field selection Chardonnay; alcohol: 13.9%; vineyard west of Sebastopol in Russian River area with cooling marine influence that naturally limits crop; Goldridge sandy loam soils with good drainage; hand harvested; gentle whole-cluster pressed with 48 hour settling; fermented in concrete and limited barrels with only native yeast; partial malolactic fermentation; aged 9 months in medium toast barrels, bottled unfiltered; vegan friendly.