SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Carpe Diem Chardonnay 2013 (Anderson Valley, California) – [WE 90] – 6058558455967

The 2013 Carpe Diem is ripe with aromas and very fruity, but with limited oak expressions. Acidity levels show off the Anderson Valley climate.

Serving: This Chardonnay will go well with baked halibut and a lightly dressed spinach and cherry tomato orzo.

Winemaking
Burgundian winemaking style in Northern California. Clonal Selection: 76 and 96. Yeast Strains: DV10, spontaneous. Cooperage: Damy, Francois Freres, Rousseau. Barrel Regime: 15% new, 15% one year and 70% older French oak. ML: 100%.

Technical Information

Appellation: Anderson Valley, California
Varietal(s): 100% Chardonnay
Aging: nine months in barrels and tanks, sur lies
Wine Alcohol: 12.96%
Acidity: 5.46
pH Level: 3.42
Fermentation: 74% barrel fermented and 26% tank fermented
New Oak: (French) 25%

90 Points – Wine Enthusist Magazine:
“Unusually dry and crisp, this gives up tangy green apple, kiwi and lemon flavors backed by electric acidity, rather light body and a touch of enervating astringency that’s unusual in a white wine. Fresh oysters, please.” – Jim Gordon (2/1/2015)