“In 2011 we leased the old Chardonnay vineyard behind our house. The West Oak Knoll area where we live is one of the classic Chardonnay spots in Napa, going back to the 60s, when the climate here was considered too cool for full-bodied reds. The cool winds and clay soils here preserve zesty acidity and freshness, while the Napa sun provides richness and ripeness. Leasing the vineyard, taking it organic, and farming it ourselves gave us the control to feel comfortable producing a challenging and iconic variety like Chardonnay, where crafting “balance” means walking a razor’s edge in a genre with such iconic examples.” Winemaker’s notes
Matthiasson Chardonnay Linda Vista Vineyard Napa Valley
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Specifications
| Winery | Matthiasson |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Chardonnay |
| Farming Practices | CCOF certified organic |
| Soils | clay |
| Harvest Technique | by hand |
| Year Vines Were Planted | ave. 1985 |
| Yeast | ambient |
| Fermentation | whole-cluster pressed the grapes, settled in tank for 24 hours, then fermented and aged the wine in neutral barrels |
|---|---|
| Malolactic | two-fifths go through malolactic fermentation |
| Maturation | 18 months in neutral French oak |
| Filter | light |
| Fining | never racked, fined, or cold-stabilized |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Item No | T02901 |
| Size | 750ML |
| Bottle Case | 12 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Sub-region | Napa Valley |
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