2018 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay Reserve
This is the 2nd vintage of our Mount Eden clone Chardonnay after the vineyard was replanted. It spent 9 months on the lees in 25% new French oak with regular battonage, especially during the full malolactic fermentation.
This clone of Chardonnay always results in a deeply colored, golden wine. This year, it has a particularly tropical profile with notes of pineapple, mango, & starfruit. A buttered biscuit note hints at the traditional malolactic fermentation & sur lie aging.
Butternut squash ravioli tossed in sage & toasted pecans makes a picture-perfect match for this toasty, creamy wine. If you’re looking to pair one local treat with another, the Mt. Tam Triple Creme from Cowgirl Creamery is a great choice. This is an intense wine that we like better a little warmer, so we recommend only refrigerating 20 minutes before serving.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | CA - Santa Cruz County - Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Alcohol | 13.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
