2024 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay
Seize the spirit of Carneros with this cool-climate Chardonnay
$55
Retail
$44
About the Wine
The 2024 Sangiacomo Chardonnay is sourced from grapes grown at the Kiser Vineyard off Arnold Drive in the cool and windy Sonoma Carneros AVA just north of San Pablo Bay. This venerable appellation is highly regarded as one of the finest places in California to grow cool-climate chardonnay. Using grapes sourced from the highly desired and low-yielding Old Wente selection, with its characteristic uneven berry sizing, allows our winemaker to craft a wine that gives a true sense of place.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Radiant yellow hue.
Aroma
Features a delicate aromatic profile of Tuscan cantaloupe, juicy nectarine, lemon meringue, and white flowers.
Palate
The palate is creamy and expansive, offering ripe pineapple and fresh lemon peel layered with a gentle thread of honeyed richness. Subtle notes of marzipan and vanilla bean add depth and warmth, leading the wine into a seamless, lingering finish marked by slate-like minerality and sustained fruit.
Key Features
Appellation
Carneros
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged in French oak (30% new) for 13 months
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
Richly layered with abundant fruit and savory spice elements, the 2024 Sangiacomo Chardonnay would be a delicious pairing with seared sea scallops in a beurre blanc sauce.
