Chardonnay • St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Chard, Sonoma County

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Tasting Notes

Flavors and aromas of Fuji apple, juicy pear and honeydew melon stand out in this refreshing, medium-bodied wine. Bright and crisp with a silky mouthfeel, the wine’s fruit flavors are balanced with a touch of minerality on the long, smooth finish.

Vineyard Notes

Grapes that produce our Sonoma County Chardonnay come from our estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley, as well as from growers in Sonoma County’s other top appellations, including Carneros and Alexander Valley. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine.

Winemaker Notes

To preserve Chardonnay’s delicate flavors, aromas and acidity, the grapes are picked at night and in the very early morning hours so the fruit arrives cold at the winery. Grapes are then immediately pressed whole cluster and fermented in different lots. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and is aged for six months in French oak barrels. During aging, bâtonage (stirring the lees by hand) is performed to achieve complexity and a rich mouthfeel.

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Accolades

Best of Class | SF Chronicle Wine Competition | March 2019
Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | Sept 2019
Best of Class | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | Sept 2019
Gold Medal | USA Wine Ratings Competition | Aug 2019
Best of Varietal | USA Wine Ratings Competition | Aug 2019

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