2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider All vines are dry-farmed

All vines are dry-farmed

During fermentation

A superbly engaging touch of fresh pineapple adds to the overall zesty and juicy nature of this Kabinett on the palate

"The Grapes of Italy

Even though it sits on the other side of the village from Volnay

2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider All vines are dry-farmedGrapes: Average Brix 23. 8 TA: 6. 46 g L pH: 3. 48 Fermentation: Grapes are whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented. Natural primary and natural secondary (malolactic) fermentations. Selection: Ten of twelve Estate Chardonnay parcels Barrels: 87% air dried American oak, 13% French oak (37% one year old, 8% two years old, 9% three years old, 13% four years old and 18% five years old). 30% stainless steel tank. Aging: Fourteen months in barrel Hand