2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider A superbly engaging touch of

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

HWD: 80% rye

All vines are dry-farmed

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All the grapes are grown from one single vineyard on the Paardeberg Mountain

2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider A superbly engaging touch ofGrapes: 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