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2022 Unoaked Chardonnay Bottle Image

Unoaked Chardonnay 2022

$38.00 SOLD OUT
/ 750 ml
Fragrant citrus, lemon peel, Asian pear, apricot, and Saturn peaches on the nose. Hints of Jasmine, violets, and a wet stone minerality. The palate has beautiful and gentle tannins in the middle, supported by brilliant acidity. Loads of citrus flavors with grapefruit on the finish.
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Highlights
  • Varietal percentages: 100% Chardonnay
  • Vineyard(s): Valle Di Sotto Vineyard
  • Vineyard Notes: This Chardonnay comes from our new, CCOF certified Valle Di Sotto vineyard in the heart of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The Oak Knoll District is at the southern end of the Valley where cooling marine influences create a unique micro-climate that helps the grapes maintain bright fruit flavors and retain acidity.
  • Certifications: CCOF-certified organic, Napa Green Certified, Certified Fish Friendly Farming
Winery Info
CLIF FAMILY WINERY
The goal of The Clif Winery family is to craft unique, regional wine and foods using practices that care for the earth and to support growers who use sustainable and organic farming methods. In this way, they can contribute to a more vibrant and healthy food community. Their hope is that as you discover their products, Clif Family becomes a part of your own adventure, reminding you to slow down and find pleasure in everyday life.
Shipping & Delivery Info
Shipping States
Clif Family Winery cannot ship to the following 8 states: AK, AR, DE, HI, KY, MS, RI, UT.
Wine Details
This bottle has the following characteristics:
Appellation
Oak Knoll District
Winemaker
Laura Barrett
Winemaking Highlights
Hand harvested in the cool morning hours; these grapes are then whole cluster pressed to tank. The juice is cold settled for 24 hours initiating fermentation with cultured yeasts. At mid fermentation, the juice is put in stainless steel barrels. The finished wine was aged for four months with no malolactic fermentation.
Fermentation
Inoculated with cultured yeast.
Aging
5 months
Barrel
100% Stainless Steel
Harvest Date
08/23/2022
ABV
13.7
Case Production
650
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About this wine
2022 Unoaked Chardonnay Bottle Image
Tasting Notes
Fragrant citrus, lemon peel, Asian pear, apricot, and Saturn peaches on the nose. Hints of Jasmine, violets, and a wet stone minerality. The palate has beautiful and gentle tannins in the middle, supported by brilliant acidity. Loads of citrus flavors with grapefruit on the finish.
Body (Light - Full)
Med (-)
Extra Light
Full
Taste (Dry - Sweet)
Dry
Bone Dry
Sweet
Profile (Earthy - Fruity)
Fruit (-)
Earth Forward
Fruit Forward
Serving Instructions
  • Open immediately prior to serving. Serve Chilled
Glassware
  • Light-bodied White Wine Glass—This glass is designed to showcase freshness, minerality and spiciness in the wine
Food Pairings
  • double or triple cream, lobster, mussels, pasta dishes with fresh vegetables and herbs
Cheese Pairings
  • Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind