- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- 100% Estate sourced from Mae Estate & Fiddlestix Vineyard (Sta. Rita Hills AVA)
- Fiddlestix Vineyard was planted in 1998
- Gazos and Botella clay loam soils with chirt and Monterey shale
- Mae Estate was planted in 2017
- Elder series and Tierra complex sandy loam soils
- Native yeast fermentation
- Hand-harvested
- Whole cluster pressed to tank to settle overnight
- Native yeast fermentation in barrique and puncheon
- No battonage
- Fermented and aged 10 months in French barrique and puncheon (20% new)
- Additionally aged 8 months in stainless steel before bottling
- 12.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sta. Rita Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-10-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-09-21
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2021 Estate Chardonnay has layered scents of apple pie, almonds, beeswax and floral perfume with chalky undertones. The light-bodied palate is pure and detailed with a core of savory fruit, and its chalkiness and vibrancy combine for a long, shimmery finish. It's more open than the other Chardonnays from Tyler and approachable straight from the bottle."