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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

The 2021 growing season produced a dazzling expression of Running Creek Vineyard Chardonnay with lively aromas of citrus zest, stone fruit, Fuji apple and fresh honey. On the palate, energetic acidity frames the juicy orchard fruit flavors, with hints of lemon rind and caramel lingering throughout a long, bright finish.

Production

With just 50% of our average rainfall to start the season we took proactive measures in our vineyards, including early suckering and pruning, careful cover crop management and targeted irrigation to ensure healthy vines. Spring and summer brought mild-to-warm temperatures that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in early flavor development at lower Brix with high acidity. To achieve balanced acids with even more flavor development we waited patiently until September 1st to begin our Chardonnay harvest and completed our last Pinot Noir pick on October 2nd. The resulting wines offer ideal ripeness, supple textures and beautifully concentrated flavors.