Chamisal Wines

2009 Chamisal "Stainless" Central Coast Chardonnay

750ml wine bottle

Grapes for this wine came from several sustainably farmed vineyards on the Central Coast, the majority from a terrace high above the Salinas River in Monterey County where east-facing exposure and air flow produces lush, tropical flavors. Wente Chardonnay, sourced from rocky, south-facing ridges just south of the estate, provides the wine intense citrus and mineral notes. Special vineyards in Santa Maria Valley and other parts of Santa Barbara County bring flavors of ripe apple, banana and caramel to the mix. 
 
No oak is used in the winemaking process in order to showcase the essence of Central Coast Chardonnay. The selected grapes were hand-harvested and sorted, then quickly pressed in whole clusters. The juice was cold-stabilized and racked off the sediment, then tank-fermented at low temperatures to enable the formation of esters that emphasize the pure, tropical fruit flavors. To allow the crisp acidity and fresh fruit to shine, this wine was bottled without malolactic fermentation. 
 
Fresh pineapple, guava and banana combine with notes of ripe lemon and grapefruit to create a seriously fruit-driven bouquet. The palate echoes the nose, overflowing with crisp, clean tropical fruit and a rich mid-palate texture. 

Fresh pineapple, lemon zest, golden apple and white peach fruit on the nose and palate.