Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Golden Mile Bench
Alcohol %
14
Stan's Bench Blanc de Blanc
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100% Chardonnay, hand harvested from two blocks on Stan’s Bench on Aug 18, 2021. Made in the Traditional Method.
Stan's Bench stretches North to South along the mountain side with the Chardonnay being planted on the higher elevation slope. The vines were planted in 2013. This site provides Chardonnay with great finesse and fresh acidity.
The fruit was hand picked and gently pressed with minimal skin contact. It was fermented in stainless steel tank, and underwent secondary fermentation in bottle where it was aged on the lees for 3 years before disgorging.
Aromas: citrus, brioche, green apple, orange blossom. Palate: lively acidity, fresh citrus, delicate structure, dry.
Alc – 12.7%
RS – 2.2 g/L
pH – 3.40
TA – 7.9 g/L