Chardonnay - 2022

Name: Chardonnay - 2022
Brand: ZD Wines
SKU: T0630-22
Availability: InStock

The 2021 ZD Carneros Reserve Chardonnay displays elegant flavors of baked pear, lime, honeysuckle, and dried apricot, with notes of rich, creamy vanilla and subtle molasses. The palate is ripe and unctuous, with a well-balanced, lingering finish.

Organic

Vegan

Brand: ZD Wines
Region:California
Sub-Region:Napa Valley
Varietal:Chardonnay
Color:White
Alcohol:13.0%
Size:750ml

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Country:United States
Climate:Cool-climate
Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
Soil:Rich, living soils
Vine Age (year planted):1974-2005
Fermentation:100% barrel fermented in American oak barrels at cool temperatures to preserve acidity. No malolactic fermentation, allowing for bright natural acidity
Elevage:Aged for 10-15 months in oak barrels
Winemaker Name:Brandon deLeuze
Scores:"Best of Class," 96 Points, Gold Medal Los Angeles Int’l Wine Competition , 2023, 92 Points, Gold Medal Monterey Int’l Wine Competition, 2023, Gold Medal Pacific Rim Wine Competition, 2023
Total Production:Only 32 barrels produced for the 2021 Reserve Chardonnay
Sustainable Practice:Yes