Herencia Chardonnay

2021 – Chardonnay – Mendoza, Argentina

The Los Carneros region is known for its cool breezes in the afternoon that come from the Pacific Ocean. The wing and fog combo allows the temperature to drop; which provides slower ripening for the grapes. The Chardonnay grapes are hand-picked at night and then are whole-cluster pressed gently and then fermented in oak barrels (60% French and 40% American). 70% of the grapes for the wine go through malolactic fermentation to assist with the acidity, then spend 14 months in the barrel for the aging process with a weekly stirring of the lees to assist in building flavor. Aromas of crme brle with accents of pear, white peach, and apricot greet the nose. This Chardonnay has a bright acidity with a crisp refreshing finish.