Courtney Chardonnay
2022

Courtney Chardonnay

Sta. Rita Hills

The prominent event of vintage 2022 was an unprecedented heat wave that occurred September 1 – 8, with temperatures reaching 106 degrees. Industry wide, we have referred to this anomaly as the “heat dome.” As harvest progressed, we experienced a bit of rain, lightning, and humidity pressure from Hurricane Kay mid-September. Mother Nature dealt us a surprising number of challenging weather circumstances, but overall 2022 delivered beautifully balanced, lightbodied wines.

Wine Fact Sheet
$60

Club Members save 20% every day on wine and experiences.

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Courtney Chardonnay opens with aromas of fresh lemon curd and lemon-lime zest. This wine has brined minerality and is mouthwatering, lean, and fresh. On the palate there are faint notes of white peach and nuance of fresh pineapple. This is the perfect wine to pair with your springtime pea, feta, and prosciutto frittata.

Wine Data

Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Acid: 6.8 g/L – pH: 3.31
Composition: 100% Chardonnay

As part of the original Spanish Land Grant, Rancho Santa Rosa is one of Santa Barbara’s most historic properties. This beautiful south-facing hillside climbs from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and transferred to tank. Next, after a day of cold-settling, the juice was racked to a combination of neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. It was then fermented using cultured yeast for primary and secondary fermentation. After 18 months of aging, the wine was blended and bottled.