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Pedroncelli Family Reserve Unoaked Dry Creek Valley 2018 Chardonnay

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Chardonnay takes to barrel aging better than many other white varieties, but sometimes we want to experience the grape's pure flavors, unmasked by oak. Enter the 2018 Family Reserve by Pedroncelli. This Dry Creek Valley offering allows Chard to shine, with notes of orchard and tropical fruit, tangy Meyer lemon, and an inviting waft of honeysuckle. Chill a bottle tonight to enjoy alongside apple-stuffed pork chops, herb-roasted chicken, or your favorite chopped salad tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.

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Tech Notes Wine Details
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalChardonnay
Vintage2018
GrapeChardonnay
CountryUnited States
AppellationDry Creek Valley
RegionSonoma County
Alcohol Content13.50%
By Pedroncelli
2018 Family Reserve Unoaked Chardonnay

Vineyard Sources
The Chardonnay fruit is sourced from a vineyard located at the southern end of the Dry Creek Valley. It benefits from the cool microclimate near the Russian River Valley appellation and produces fruit with higher acidity and minerality, along with a more balanced fruit profile.

Vintage Notes
The even-paced growing season was followed by a mild summer, which provided for great development in the vineyard. It was a very good season leading up to harvest, which was even-handed as well. The fruit was picked over the final week of September and through the first week of October. Quality was excellent with great intensity of aromas and bright acidity.

Production
For this wine, the focus is on the fruit. This attention is particularly important in creating this unoaked Chardonnay. Once harvested, the free-run juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks where a slow fermentation of 10 days allows full flavor development.

Technical Information
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Alcohol: 13.50%
pH: 3.57
Acidity: 0.518g/100ml

Tasting Notes
A light and crisp Chardonnay with aromas and flavors of bright citrus, green apple, and honey. Tangy with a light body, refreshing taste, and smooth texture.
[Information provided by J.H.N.]