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2019 / White
2019 CHARDONNAY
The JUSTIN Chardonnay is stylistically unique, with ripe citrus and pear fruit complemented with toasted oak, refreshing acidity, and a mineral texture.
Since the JUSTIN Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, it retains a fresh cleansing palate without a trace of buttery flavor and aroma, but with a touch of new French oak.
Near full-bodied, but beautifully elegant and balanced, it is a very sophisticated style of Chardonnay. It’s drinking beautifully right now, but don’t be afraid to try it after a year or two in the cellar, which will show added complexity and richness.
wine specifications
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Varietal Composition
Chardonnay
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Appellation
Central Coast
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Fermentation
Whole-cluster pressed, barrel fermented with M2 yeast.
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Maturation
Barrel aged for six months in French oak barrels (33% new).
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Alcohol
14.0%
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Tasting notes
Appearance: Clear, day bright, pale straw with
moderate plus viscosity and slow forming tears.
Aroma: Aromatic with ripe lemon, yellow delicious
apple and stone fruit with baking spice and a hint of
bergamot over a balanced toasted oak background.
Palate: Medium plus body with ripe fruit of lemon, yellow apple and white peach with oak and barrel spice on entry. The mid-palate is refreshing showing sustained ripefruit, mineral notes with a pleasant chalky texture through a moderately long, refreshing finish with lingering oak accents. The 2019 JUSTIN Chardonnay is in a classic California Chardonnay style, only without the usual buttery notes. It’s clean and refreshing with just a touch of oak and is a great pairing with a wide variety of cheeses, or with a fettuccine Alfredo garnished with a little lemon zest.
Food pairings
The 2019 JUSTIN Chardonnay is in a classic California Chardonnay style, only without the usual buttery notes. It’s clean and refreshing with just a touch of oak and is a great pairing with a wide variety of cheeses, or with a fettuccine Alfredo garnished with a little lemon zest.
wine specifications
-
Varietal Composition
Chardonnay
-
Appellation
Central Coast
-
Fermentation
Whole-cluster pressed, barrel fermented with M2 yeast.
-
Maturation
Barrel aged for six months in French oak barrels (33% new).
-
Alcohol
14.0%
Download
Full Wine Specifications (PDF)
