2021 WALT Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Critic Review
"The 2021 WALT ‘Sonoma Coast’ Chardonnay comes together with ripe mango, banana, lemon cream. white peach and copious salty minerals on the palate. The long finish lingers marvelously on the tongue, as this beauty is best best enjoyed over the next eight years."
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
"This creamy, ripe and honeyed wine overflows with tasty flavors of baked apples, croissants and vanilla. A full body and soft acidity give it a rich, mouthfilling texture that clings to the palate on the finish."
90 Points | Wine Spectator, MaryAnn Worobiec
"Packs hard lemon candy, fresh citrus and Honeycrisp apple flavors that are mouthwatering and vibrant, with notes of wild fennel, lemongrass and fresh ginger on the mouthwatering finish."
Bob’s Ranch Estate Vineyard
Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean;
Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and
morning fog define this cool climate site
The Sangiacomo Vineyard
This sustainably farmed, low-yielding site, just
outside the city of Sonoma, is famous for Chardonnay.
Sonoma Coast Appellation
Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright
afternoon sunshine
Sandy, Well-draining Soils
Stresses vines into producing grapes of full
varietal intensity
Our 2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of lemon zest, fresh apple, crisp peach, and vanilla cream. The palate is round and flavorful, finishing with bright acidity and a note of spicy ginger.
Lemon Zest
Fresh Apple
Crisp Peach
Spicy Ginger
The 2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is comprised of fruit sourced primarily from the Bob's Ranch Vineyard, as well as the Sangiacomo Vineyard. Bob’s Ranch Vineyard is characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate. The Sangiacomo Vineyard is a certified sustainable vineyard, first planted in 1969. The block we source from is entirely "Old Wente" field selection. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay makes this site ideal for growing Chardonnay.
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Barrel Aging | 15 Months in 30% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County |
| Vineyard | Bob's Ranch and Sangiacomo Vineyards |
| Vintage Notes | The alluring 2021 vintage is remarkable for its low yields, which resulted in an extra degree of concentration in our wines. In a second year of drought, the vines grew quickly in the warm spring weather while our team judiciously managed watering block by block. By summer, the vines had set a lighter than average crop, and cooler weather in August allowed time for vineyard passes to finetune the fruit load and manage the canopy. After a smooth harvest season, we are excited about the flavor-packed 2021's. |
