Pellet Estate Sunchase Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
SKU: 8897
750ml
$56.89
| Category | White Wine |
| Varietal | |
| Brand | Pellet Estate |
| Origin | California, Sonoma County |
| Alcohol/vol | 14.5% |
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This classically barrel fermented wine is produced from the Sunchase Vineyard, perched high above the fog at an elevation of between 900-1,400', where the Petaluma Wind Gap collides with Sonoma Mountain just over the Napa County border. The cool ocean breezes & moderate sunshine, paired with fractured rocky clay soil consistently produces distinguished Chardonnay. This wine is 100% barrel fermented and aged, full of fruit, and will age for up to 10 years.
Wine Enthusiast
- we90
This is a broad-shouldered, richly unctuous white despite its un-oaked approach. Spicy ginger, ripe mango and pear are aligned with a lasting taste of caramel.
Wine Advocate
- wa90
The 2016 Chardonnay Sunchase Vineyard Unoaked has uncomplicated, clean notes of fresh apples and pears with an undercurrent of baking bread and allspice. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a pleasant yeastiness to support the ripe apple flavors, finishing on a spicy note. 188 cases were made.