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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.
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.
