Description
The 2022 vintage of our stainless-steel fermented Inox Chardonnay was hand-crafted from Clone 76, hailing from Block A’s extreme and inhospitable environment on the west side of our estate. Planted in well-drained, sandy soil, these vines receive a direct hit from the cold Pacific Ocean wind. With our farming attention providing care and balance, these low-yielding vines deliver a tiny amount of super-concentrated, high-quality fruit that ripens at lower sugar levels, ideal for a stainless-steel fermentation. Hand-harvested at night, this fruit was whole-cluster pressed, and then immediately transferred to two small stainless-steel tanks for a long, cold 45-degree fermentation, capturing and enhancing the fruit’s delicate nuances and aromatics. For five months, the wine remained on its lees in a chilled environment, without malolactic fermentation, delivering a crisp and fresh chardonnay in its purest form.
Dynamic and snappy scents of stone fruit, Himalayan sea salt and ylang-ylang fill the nose. Intense and refreshing acidity on the palate is supported by notes of grilled apricot, fresh Meyer lemon, juicy white strawberry and lime zest. Each sip crescendos with a lengthy and satisfying finish. Enjoy this wine with a poke bowl, fish tacos with mango salsa, or uni pasta.