2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Villa Bucci and he has 38 acres

and he has 38 acres under vine

) Aged for four months in 2/3 stainless steel and 1/3 in used French oak barrels

Quintessentially Chambolle

Josh has a distinct soft spot for the Cabernet wines produced in the 70’s and 80’s by the pioneering wineries of Central and Western Victoria

2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Villa Bucci and he has 38 acresGrapes: Average Brix 23. 8 TA: 6. 46 g L pH: 3. 48 Fermentation: Grapes are whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented. Natural primary and natural secondary (malolactic) fermentations. Selection: Ten of twelve Estate Chardonnay parcels Barrels: 87% air dried American oak, 13% French oak (37% one year old, 8% two years old, 9% three years old, 13% four years old and 18% five years old). 30% stainless steel tank. Aging: Fourteen months in barrel Hand