Chanin Wine Co. 'Sanford & Benedict Vineyard' Chardonnay 2019 KOSHER Clay and limestone
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Clay and limestone
A parcel once used by horses to rest and sleep
production is quite small
concentrated and shows its barrel aging
Chanin Wine Co. 'Sanford & Benedict Vineyard' Chardonnay 2019 KOSHER Clay and limestonePlanted in 1971, Sanford & Benedict is the most storied vineyard we work with. Its unique combination of rocky soils and cool climate makes dark and brooding wines that still have elegance and minerality. This chardonnay comes entirely from the old vines. The near perfect, but tinny clusters, were pressed and directly put into French oak barrels (20% new) to ferment. The wine stayed there for 18 months on its lees and was then racked and lightly fined