2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Kiser Vineyard

This wine is sourced from the Kiser vineyard of the famed Sangiacomo growers in the Sonoma Carneros region of Sonoma Coast. The vineyard is an old block of heritage Dijon clones which shows great fruit intensity and purity. This new release shows how much this site has to offer with wonderful flavors and aromatics that are seldom reached in other sites. Our Chardonnay has a complex aroma profile showing Lemon Blossom, Lemon Oil, Lemon Curd, Honey Suckle and floral notes, French Vanilla bean and Crème Brule. There are subtle notes of stone fruits such as white peach and Mango, both fresh and dried with sugar. The palate has juicy fresh flavors of lemon and orange curd, custard, and juicy white peaches and dried Mango slices complimented with notes of Crème Brulé and nougat. Aromatically this wine has many layers and will reward with more time in the glass. The 2021 vintage was a drought year that saw the vines come out early after a low rainfall year. Vines responding to the conditions putting out a shorter canopy and smaller crop with tight small clusters and berries. The result was a vintage immediately recognized for its intensity, structure and purity in the fruit that was harvested. This Chardonnay shows the depth and concentration of the vintage but is light on its feet with beautiful fruit purity. Enjoy this Chardonnay with rich cheeses, Charcuterie boards, cracked lobster tail or any flakey white fish. 750 mL Bottle Maker Name: Baldassari Wines Vineyard/Orchard Name: Sangiacomo, Kiser Vineyard