Limited Selection Chardonnay Vintage 2018

Gainey Limited Selection Chardonnay is produced entirely from fruit we grow at two of our estate vineyards: Evan’s Ranch located on the southeastern side of Sta. Rita Hills and Rancho Esperanza located in the northwestern edge of Sta. Rita Hills. These marine-influenced sites, just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean, ripen our Chardonnay grapes slowly...

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  2018 Limited Selection Chardonnay

  Gainey Limited Selection Chardonnay is produced entirely from fruit we grow at two of our estate vineyards: Evan’s Ranch located on the southeastern side of Sta. Rita Hills and Rancho Esperanza located in the northwestern edge of Sta. Rita Hills. These marine-influenced sites, just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean, ripen our Chardonnay grapes slowly and evenly throughout the growing season, ensuring they’re harvested at peak ripeness with a beautiful balance of luscious varietal flavors and fresh, vibrant acidity.

  
  

  Our Limited Selection Chardonnay displays aromas of ripe apple, honeysuckle, yellow peach, scents of vanilla bean, spice and slate. On the palate, the wine is lush and creamy, yet clean and crisp, with mouthfilling Fuji apple, ripe peach flavors enhanced by a long lush finish. Delicious on release with rich fish, poultry and pork dishes – or simply on its own – this classic Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay will age gracefully in bottle for 2-3 years from its bottling date.

• Technical Information

  Technical Information

  • Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
  • Vineyard Composition: 76% Gainey's Evan’s Ranch 24% Gainey's Rancho Esperanza
  • Harvest Dates: October 6th - October 18th, 2018
  • Fermentation: 100% barrel fermentation
  • Barrel Aging: 10 months in 34% new French oak
  • Bottled: July 15th, 2019
  • Alcohol: 14.1%
  • TA: 0.67 g/100ml
  • pH: 3.40

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