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Colour: Yellow
Colour Intensity: Medium
Grape(s) Varieties: Chardonnay
Ageing: 50% Fermented and aged in Stainless Steel Tanks; 50% fermented and aged in French Oak Barrels for 9 months (15% new)
Origin: USA - California - Carneros
Abv: 14%
Vol.: 750 ml
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The 2017 vintage saw generous winter rains that refreshed ground water supplies and led to a cool, mild spring which prepared the vineyards for the summertime heat. Harvest began for Artesa on August 11 and moved quickly. A long, even summer ripening season ended with high temperatures in excess of 100 degrees for five days in early August. As a result harvest was completed for us by late September, weeks ahead of usual, and before the devastating fires that broke out on October 8. The 2017 wines show ripe, concentrated flavors and excellent balance.
Aroma: Lemon-citrus and white blossom.
Palate: Vibrant fruit flavors of citrus and stone fruits in the wine.
Conclusion: Partial barrel and malolactic fermentation, combined with lees stirring, produces a wine with added layers of complexity. 8000 cases produced.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 10-13°c
Recommended Breathing Time: 30-45 mins
Food Pairing: Burgers, Meatballs, Stir Fries, Chilis chicken thighs.
Mature Value: Mature
Critical: WS 91 / WE 90