Happy Wife, Happy Life.... Yes Dear! Our winemaker was tasked by the Wilson Family wives to produce a silky buttery Chardonnay.
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DESCRIPTION:
Light linen in color with vanilla and sweet French Oak aromas are first noticed with this Chardonnay.
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 100% Chardonnay
TA: 5.8 gm/L | PH: 3.64 | RS: 0.71 | Alcohol: 13.8%
Fermentation: Oak & Stainless Tank | Oak: French | Oak age:18 months | Harvest Brix: 23.2 (average) | Bottle Date: June 4, 2022 | Cases Produced: 797 | Maturity: now until 2025
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Honey crisp apple, hints of warm vanilla and spice with a buttery finish.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
A fantastic cocktail wine. Try with a wide variety of cocktail foods including shrimp, cheeses and vegetables with dip. Pair with a classic roasted chicken.
VINEYARD NOTES:
One half of this "Yes Dear" Chardonnay was fermented in French Oak barrels and the other half in stainless tank. The combination of the fruitiness of the stainless and the oak depth and softness of the oak are evident in the aroma and flavors of the wine. Check out our blog post on why Temecula Valley is a great place to grow chardonnay grapes for more information.
Wilson Creek has two blocks of Chardonnay, one of the main grape varieties grown on property. It’s mainly used in making “Yes Dear” Chardonnay. This is one of the first grape varieties to “Bud-out” after the winter dormancy and one of the first grapes to be harvested.
Block 2- Little more than 4 acres was planted in 1970. This Block is located behind Rosie’s house behind the gradual rise north of the courtyard. The southern edge is somewhat flat but sloping downward on its northern edge. Due to its age, this block produces deep rich flavorful grapes.
Block 6- Planted in 2006 in a 2.5-acre block, this Chardonnay is located just above our Roussanne and below a block of Petite Sirah. Since wine grapes are self-pollinating there is no need for insect pollinators like bees. As a result, there is no concern regarding crosspollination with the surrounding grape varieties. The Chardonnay from this block display a vibrant acidity and fruitiness perfect for out “Yes Dear”.
WINEMAKER - Kestutis Vizgirda
Kestutis "Gus" Vizgirda believes the secret to good winemaking begins in the vineyard. That's why throughout the growing season you will find him touring the rows of varietals and envisioning the kinds of wines he will produce from the harvest. For over two decades, Vizgirda has worked at several local wineries, working with some of the Valley's best winemakers to refine his craft. Today, he has developed his own unique approach to making wine and has won gold medals for several of his varietals.
In addition to serving as Wilson Creek's Winemaker, Vizgirda teaches wine classes at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State University Extended Studies campus. He is also a judge at several local and international wine competitions.
