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2024 Unoaked Carneros Chardonnay
$36.00
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$36.00
$432.00
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Tasting Notes
A pale, lucid yellow with shimmering brilliance, Sterling’s 2024 Carneros Unoaked Chardonnay reflects a corresponding light sweetness on the nose, capturing the fragrance of Golden Delicious apple, Crane melon, and fresh, lime blossom aromas. Medium-bodied, its exquisitely balanced palate is bright with juicy, stone fruit flavors of nectarine and white peach, and layered with a pavlova creaminess that enriches a gingery spice finish. Mouth- watering with a delicious zip, this is the perfect wine to pair with oysters, crab cakes, fish tacos, and truffle fries.Technical Information
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Blend | Chardonnay |
| Oak Treatment | Stainless stell |
| Alcohol % | 14.3% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
| pH | 3.37 |
Winemaking
Chardonnay grapes for this wine were picked in mid-September and, after whole-cluster pressing to release juices, placed into stainless steel tanks for a cool fermentation. To maintain crisp freshness, the wine remained in tank for 6 months, with no malolactic fermentation or oak-aging.Vintage
The winter months ushered in above-normal rainfall, and spring brought mild temperatures, both of which resulted in replenished groundwater and saturated soil in the vineyards. These favorable conditions gave the vines a strong, healthy start to the season, leading to vigorous shoot growth and a successful fruit set. Bud break occurred two weeks earlier than the previous year. Summer remained mild with no heat waves, allowing for steady grape maturation. Thanks to these near-perfect conditions, the grapes developed high natural acidity, fragrant aromatics, and rich, balanced flavors. Harvest began in late August at a moderate pace through September, with rising temperatures accelerating the process into early October. This vintage will be celebrated for years to come, with white wines displaying remarkable brightness and depth of flavor, while red wines showcase strong character, deep color, bold tannins, and an appealing phenolic profile.Vineyard
Fruit for this crisply styled Chardonnay comes from Stanly Ranch, a well-established vineyard located in the cool, windy Los Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) at the southernmost tip of Napa Valley. Just half a mile from San Pablo Bay, the vineyard’s shallow clay loam soils and marine-influenced climate yield small Chardonnay grapes with beautifully balanced acidity and flavors.