2016 Sonoma-Loeb Private Reserve Carneros Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.44, TA o.63, $27. Harvest Brix 23.8º. Sourced from several of Sangiacomo’s best blocks as well as grapes from other exceptional Carneros vineyards. Emphasis on Wente, Robert Young and Catrina clone Chardonnay. Barrel fermented and aged on the lees for 8 months with partial malolactic fermentation. · Modest, but pleasing aromas of apple, pear, yeast and seaweed. Excellent brightness in the mouth, with engaging flavors of lemon, dried apple, pear, and herbs. Sophisticated, with a good acid underbelly, no oak intrusion, and noticeable finishing length. Score: 91. Reviewed June 29, 2018

Winery: Sonoma-Loeb
From article: Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay