2017 Sojourn Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.2% alc., pH 3.52, TA 0.61, 300 cases, $45. Release fall 2019. Dijon clones 95 and 76. Whole-cluster pressed, low temperature native yeast fermentation, 75% malolactic fermentation, aged in French oak barrels, 30% new. Bottled unfined in August 2018. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of brown butter, pear, lemon-lime, and apple pan dowdy. Discretely rich in lemon-lime, apple, pineapple and brioche flavors with very modest tannins and a lengthy, vibrant finish. Score: 92. Reviewed June 4, 2019

Winery: Sojourn Cellars
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