DeLoach Our Finest Selection Chardonnay

DeLoach Our Finest Selection Chardonnay

DeLoach Vineyards strives to produce distinctive wines that highlight unique terroirs in a socially and environmentally responsible way, practicing sustainable viticulture and minimally intrusive winemaking techniques.

Wine Production

The grapes are whole-cluster pressed to stainless steel tanks for overnight settling. The juice is then racked to barrels for fermentation by native yeasts and malolactic conversion proceeded naturally during aging, while lees-stirring contributes to enhanced mouthfeel. After being aged for 17 months in 7% new French oak, barrels are hand-selected to assemble the final blend before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Bright apple blossom and wet stone aromas spring from the glass with floral notes. This is a full-bodied Chardonnay with flavors of rich baked apple, pear, nutmeg and clove. Lemon meringue lingers on the finish with a zesty minerality.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with spicy Ahi Poke.

DeLoach Vineyards strives to produce distinctive wines that highlight unique terroirs in a socially and environmentally responsible way, practicing sustainable viticulture and minimally intrusive winemaking techniques.

Wine Production

The grapes are whole-cluster pressed to stainless steel tanks for overnight settling. The juice is then racked to barrels for fermentation by native yeasts and malolactic conversion proceeded naturally during aging, while lees-stirring contributes to enhanced mouthfeel. After being aged for 17 months in 7% new French oak, barrels are hand-selected to assemble the final blend before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Bright apple blossom and wet stone aromas spring from the glass with floral notes. This is a full-bodied Chardonnay with flavors of rich baked apple, pear, nutmeg and clove. Lemon meringue lingers on the finish with a zesty minerality.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with spicy Ahi Poke.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Russian River Valley
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Certified, stated on label

Winemaking & Aging

Type of aging container:
14% New French Oak
Length of aging before bottling:
15 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.38
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %

About the Vineyard

Our Finest Selection Chardonnay is a partnership amongst the best vineyards within the Russian River Valley. The cool, foggy Russian River Valley climate develops ideal characteristics in the grapes that contribute to this distinctive Chardonnay.