2020 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The 2020 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay is a blend from the Flocchini Vineyard off Lakeville Highway in the Petaluma Gap and Sangiacomo Vineyard just south of the town of Sonoma in Carneros. The combination of clone, climate, and, ultimately, harvest timing decisions, allow the chardonnay fruit for this blend to develop fully mature flavors while maintaining fine balance and acidity.
Tasting Notes
Body
Appearance
Pale yellow hue.
Aroma
Aromas of yellow apple skins, fresh quince, ripe lemon, vanilla bean and toasted brioche.
Palate
Medium bodied with a creamy texture and fresh acidity. Showing notes of bosc pear, ripe lemon, nectarine on entry, with caramel baking spices, and vanilla on the mid-palate. The lengthy finish is fresh featuring chamomile tea, lemon, stone fruit, and well-integrated oak.
Key Features
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Fermentation
Whole cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in French oak (35% new)
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
Richly layered with abundant fruit and savory spice elements, the 2020 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay would be a delicious pairing with seared sea scallops in a beurre blanc sauce.
