Utopia 2016 Estate Chardonnay (90 points)

Description

Utopia 2016 Estate Chardonnay

With bold fruit sourced from our Estate Vineyard, the 2016 vintage is a classic New World Chardonnay. A rich, creamy style with big ripe fruit that ranges from bracing citrus to succulent pineapple and hints of toasted vanilla (thanks to the light, but focused influence of French oak). The acidity is bright and engaging rounding out the creamy textures while highlighting the fruit.

Chardonnay Clones:Dijon 76, 95, 96, Harvest Date:September 20, 2016, Bottled:September 13, 2017Fermentation Notes:100% whole cluster pressed, Alcohol:13.0%, Aging:11months in 20% new French oak barrels;40% neutral French oak barrels; 40% Stainless