The 2021 vintage was marked by a cooler and longer growing season, which provided fruit of wonderful concentration. The moderate weather throughout the year in the Sta. Rita Hills provided incredible fruit quality and balanced acid levels. Harvest was completed on October 23, 2021.
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The 2021 Courtney Chardonnay opens with French Chablis inspired aromatics - bright citrus zest tones, racy minerality, and nuance of toasted hazelnut. On the palate, this wine has bold acidity that pairs beautifully with fresh oysters or a myriad of seafood. Lean and light, with hints of faint white peach and chalky minerality make this the perfect, refreshing chardonnay for your summer beach-side sip by the glass.
Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol content: 13.9%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Acid: 7.89 g/L – pH: 3.33
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 concrete tanks. It was then fermented using cultured yeast for primary and secondary fermentation. After 18 months of aging, the wine was blended and bottled.
