2018 Estate Chardonnay - 548

Our 548 Estate Chardonnay offers delicious orange blossom and pear flavors with perfectly balanced acidity leading to a long, luscious finish.

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SKU: ESCH18-548
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Aging
18 months
Bottling Date
August 2019
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Our vineyard soils are dominated by the Wilson Grove formation, a sandstone ridge whose fine-grained marine sandstone soils are highly prized by ultra-premium winemakers. The Estate Vineyard is perfectly situated to take advantage of the regions cool coastal fog intrusions. The classic Goldridge soils, the vineyard's rolling hills and a south-eastern exposure combine to impart great depth, complexity and character to our Estate Wines.
Production Notes
2018 was despite a warm February, a cooler growing season in comparison to the previous few seasons. A cooler spring meant bloom lasted longer than usual, but the fruit set was consistent. Summer temperatures were moderate, with fewer heat spikes than in recent years. Veraison started later as well. Yields varied depending on site, variety, and clone but were above average.