Arabilis Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay - 2022 (750ml)
Arabilis Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay - 2022 (750ml)
"Butter and warm tortilla aromas unite with ripe cantaloupe in a pleasing fashion. Then, flavors like dill butter, green tea and grilled lemons glide along the wine's smooth texture. Medium-bodied with soft acidity, the wine was fermented and aged in second-fill Louis Latour barrels." — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker's Notes:
Derived from select vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, this wine is carefully crafted, undergoing fermentation and a year-long maturation in second-fill Louis Latour French oak barrels. It's a symphony of flavors with hints of cantaloupe, wet slate, refreshing rain, and the sea breeze. Subtle notes of Asian pear add an extra layer of intrigue, leaving you with a lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Technical Information:-
- Alcohol Content: 12.7%
- Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
- Bottling Date: July 2023
- Vintage: 2022
- Appellation: Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Varietal: Chardonnay
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Vineyard Sources:
- Stiling Vineyard
- Pearlstad Vineyard
- Eola Springs Vineyard
- Bjornson Vineyard
- Harvest Method: Handpicked
- Pressing: Whole cluster pressing, gentle co-pressing
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Fermentation:
- Primary Fermentation: Minimal lees stirring, as necessary
- Malolactic Conversion: Full, during early winter 2022
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Aging:
- Barrels: French oak, second-fill Louis Latour Burgundy barriques (25% new)
- Barrels: French oak, second-fill Louis Latour Burgundy barriques (25% new)
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Post-Aging Process:
- Stainless Steel Racking
- Polish Filtration