2021 / Chardonnay

2021 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay

The 2021 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay is a blend from two of our perennial favorite vineyard sources from two of Sonoma County’s cooler growing regions. The Flocchini Vineyard is nestled on the eastern portion of the Petaluma Gap AVA along the Lakeville Highway. The ever-present cooling winds of the San Pablo Bay dictate the climate for a moderately cool and highly desired long growing season. 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.

wine specifications

Varietal Composition

Chardonnay
Appellation

Sonoma Coast
Barrel Regime

French oak aged (35% new) for 14 months
Alcohol

14.3%

Tasting notes

Pale yellow color, with aromas of juicy yellow apple, white peach, fresh quince, Meyer lemon, vanilla bean, and toasted oak. The medium-bodied palate, showing a creamy texture and fresh acidity, starts with dried pear, ripe lemon, and peach on entry, with toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla on the midpalate. The finish is long with sustained spice, chamomile tea, citrus, and stone fruit.

Food pairings

The 2021 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay is richly layered with abundant fruit and savory spice elements. This wine would be a delicious pairing with rich seafood dishes such as a pan-seared black cod with a beurre blanc sauce.