- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Mt. Pajaro Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
- Clonal selection is Hyde, Old Wente and Dijon. The vineyard has an elevation of 717′-980′
- The soil type of Miocene and Oligocene (Brown and black shale and sandstone)
- Hand-harvested
- Native yeast fermentation
- Whole clusters were pressed into barrels where they were fermented. No racking or battonage.
- Aged 12 months in 15% new French oak and then 6 months in stainless steel
- 12.7% ABV
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Half Bottle | US-RHY-33-19H | 12/375ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2019 Chardonnay Mt. Pajaro Vineyard is a beautiful, energetic and chiseled representation of this site. It leads with aromas of struck match, Meyer lemon curd, Asian pear and fresh lilies. The palate is perfectly balanced between ripe orchard fruits and laser-like focus, with an incisive attack and crystal clear acidity carrying through to the finish. This is drinking very well today and would be difficult to keep one's hands off of, but it will surely reward up to a decade of aging."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2017
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93+
Date
2019-10-31
2017
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-10-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-02-06