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District Series 2020

Chardonnay

Oak Knoll District
Napa Valley
$42.40 CLUB

This wine highlights the extraordinary depth and variety of taste and terroir that Napa Valley has to offer. The Oak Knoll District Series Little Cannon Vineyard enjoys climatic moderation thanks to its proximity to the bay’s cooling fog, which allows our grapes to ripen slowly, developing beautiful rich complexity in the fruit.

A decadent and creamy butter-bomb mouthfeel with golden apple character and spicy nutmeg and tasty oak notes.

Wine Specs

vintage

2020

Bottling Date

August 2020

Release Date

July 2023

Alcohol %

14.4%

Acid

0.53 g/100 mls

pH

3.67

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Fermentation

20% Concrete Fermentation
80% Barrel Fermentation
100% Malolactic Fermentation

Aging

10 Mo. French Oak
20 Barrels Produced

Vineyard Notes

  • 100% Estate Grown:
    Little Cannon Vineyard
  • 100% GREEN LAND &
    GREEN WINERY certified
  • Clone selection:
    Robert Young & Clone 4
  • Harvested September 4-11, 2020
  • 24.2° Brix at Harvest

 

This is the flamboyant style of Chardonnay for which Napa Valley is known. It is both rich & creamy, while maintaining an ability to be food friendly.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Harvest Notes

  • Beginning of growing season was damp
  • Foggy mornings yielded conditions for
    vibrant & expressive wines
  • Long, warm summer with few heat
    spikes & mild weather at harvest preserved
    freshness & finesse in the fruit
  • 2020’s exceptional fruit offers dazzling
    acidity & supple texture