2018 Chardonnay
PA – Lake Erie
Size: 750ml – Bottle
Can ship to addresses within PA, OH, NY, TX, CA, FL, VA, IL and 32 other states.
2018 was a good vintage for our Chardonnay grapes so we barrel fermented and aged for 14 months in 500L puncheons to achieve an understated oakiness that balances harmoniously with toasty oak notes and bold citrus, melon and apricot highlights. Puncheons have a much higher ratio of volume to wood surface which allows a more delicate and nuanced oak aging than with standard barrels—perfect for Chardonnay we think! The wine is dry and crisply fruity, yet with a pleasantly soft and creamy finish.
Pairs very well with rich seafood and light creamy sauces, as well as lightly grilled white meats and fish.
Recent Vintage Awards
Silver Medal – 2019 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2018 Lone Star International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal – 2018 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
Taste & Character
Acidity: Medium
Tannins: Medium
Recommended Bottle Longevity: Long (Greater than 5 years)
Body: Full
Details
Total Cases: 101
Harvest Dates: September 2018
Vineyard: Moorhead Farms
Bottling Date: April 2020
Release Date: April 2020
Average Degree Brix at Harvest: 22.8
Titratable Acidity: 5.8 g/L
pH at Bottling: 3.32
Alcohol Level: 12.7%
Residual Sugar: 0
Blend/Composition: 100% 2018 Chardonnay
Fermentation: Barrel fermentation
Yeast: CY3079
MLF: full
Aging: 14 months in one-year French oak puncheon
We can ship wine direct to addresses within PA, and select states.
You must be 21 years or older to enter the online wine store and adult signature (21 yrs or older) is required to receive delivery of all shipped wine orders. If an adult is not at your home address during the day, we recommend you have the package shipped to your workplace if possible.
Wine CANNOT ship via FedEx Smartpost. If this is chosen as the shipping method, we will automatically change the shipper to FedEx. Extra charges may be incurred.
For convenience and to save on shipping you can order online and pick up later at our Winery or at our Erie Colony Plaza retail location. Just select PICK UP AT WINERY as the shipping method during check-out.
