Zoula Nunn Chardonnay
2022

Zoula Nunn Chardonnay

Sta. Rita Hills

Vintage 2023 was an overall cooler growing season with moderate rainfall and late budbreak. Proper canopy management coupled with the cooler climate resulted in red wines with great phenolic development and retention, yielding high concentration of color and tannin. Red wines from this vintage are robust and complex with great aging potential. For the white grape varietals, austere fruit expression and bright acidity are the defining characters of the vintage. 2023 will be remembered as one of the most exceptional vintages in recent years.

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Tasting Notes

This wine opens with confectionery aromas of creme brulee crackle and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, balanced fruit and oak are the backbone supporting layers of flavor reminiscent of brown sugar caramelized pineapple. Toasted meringue lingers on the rich, opulent finish. This wine would pair perfectly with crispy skin branzino.

Wine Data

Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol content: 13.9%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Acid: 6.12 g/L – pH: 3.48
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 for primary fermentation using native yeasts. After fermentation the wine was transfered to French and American oak barrels (30% new) for 14 months of sur lie aging before blending and bottling.