- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Clones: Clone 4, Old Wente, Clone 96, and Clone 95
- Sourced from Occidental, Burnside Road, Piner, and Garden Creek Vineyards (Sonoma County AVA)
- Hand-harvested
- Destemmed and broken before being pressed
- Fermented in majority stainless steel and the rest in large neutral oak casks (no battonage) for 6 months
- Gentle crossflow filtration done before bottling
- 4,341 cases produced
- 13% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-LIO-01-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2025-04-02
"This 2023 Lioco Chardonnay is a fresh and zesty expression of Sonoma's diverse terroirs. The nose shows aromas of lemon tartlets, crunchy pears, and a hint of citrus. The palate is defined by high acidity, delivering a crisp finish and a touch of bitterness reminiscent of pomelo pith. This Chardonnay maintains its fresh, mineral-driven character. It was mainly fermented in stainless steel with a light touch of neutral oak and no stirring. It is a clean, structured wine with a long, satisfying finish."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Chardonnay Sonoma County is scented of Meyer lemon, toasted meringue, acacia and beeswax. The light-bodied palate balances firm, focused acidity with a soft, creamy texture. It has slowly blossoming, lemon-drop flavors and a long, mineral-driven finish. It will benefit from some time in a decanter."