Carol's 2014 Chardonnay comes from the same Wild vineyard as the Wild Thing Zinfandel. Very little oak, and neutral oak at that makes this Chard a bright, tropical pleasure that finishes crisp and fresh. Non-traditional in style, Wild Thing Chardonnay is playful and fun. Remember: you are what you drink...
Winemaker Notes:
Beautiful nose of tropical fruits—pineapple, banana, papaya—complemented by lovely honeysuckle floral lift from Viognier. Soft creamy mouthfeel, punctuated by a sliver of bright acidity. Very food compatible with chicken, pork or fish—try Thai flavors!
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Harvest Date:
- September 12 & 15, 2014
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- Destemmed to press and fermented by WILD yeast, (no yeast inoculation done)
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 70% stainless steel fermented at about 53ºF, 30% barrel fermented and stirred weekly sur lie. No Malo-lactic fermentation, so it is crisply finished.
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Appellation:
- Mendocino County
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Release Date:
- March 15, 2015
