Robert Young Red Winery Road Chardonnay 2014
History
Since 1858, six generations of the Young family have been farming their 350 acre estate in Alexander Valley. Today, the family known for its rich agricultural heritage and innovative farming methods embrace a new chapter with several highly regarded wines. All grapes are sustainably farmed, estate grown, and hand-picked. The juice is fermented and aged in artisan French oak barrels sourced from some of the most revered cooperages in the world. The wine is then bottled after spending a minimum of one year in our caves.
Wine Making
Robert Young was among the first to plant French clones of Chardonnay in America. A selection of those original French clones is named in his honor: Robert Young Clone #17, a spectacular and distinctive vine that you find put to excellent use in this Chardonnay. Robert Young Estate Winery Red Winery Road 2014 Chardonnay was made from Chardonnay grown 100% on the Robert Young Estate. The wine has gone through complete malolactic fermentation. Just before bottling, the wine was lightly filtered to preserve its silky, luxurious body.
Tasting Notes
This vintage showcases the characteristic of the unique Robert Young Chardonnay clone with tropical aromatics of rich mango and ripe honeydew melon. On the palate experience a plush mouth-feel with hints of white nectarine, lemon zest and toasty vanilla. This is a well-balanced, full bodied Chardonnay with integrated oak imparting elegant notes of meringue and hazelnut. The finish is lengthy and lingering.
Technical Details
Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
100% Estate Grown Chardonnay, Clone 17
Cooperage: 14 months in 100% French oak
Production: 804 cases
*Robert Young Estate Winery 2014 Red Winery Road Chardonnay was not sent out for review due to its limited production.
[Information Provided by Regal Wine]
