Name: 2021 WALT Sangiacomo Chardonnay
Brand: Walt Wines
SKU: 21WCH7SC
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

2021 WALT Sangiacomo Chardonnay

$55.00

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Owen Bargreen
"WALT has been working with this site for more than a decade, as they source from three parcels in the vineyard. Each lot is picked separately and then blended back together. This comes off very salty and savory with salted Marcona almond, toasted brioche bread, and roasted pineapple notes on the palate."

Tasting notes

Our Sangiacomo Chardonnay is distinguished by heady aromatics of fresh orchard fruit, brioche, neroli and a hint of flinty reduction. The palate is bright, full-flavored, and beautifully supported with a touch of oak barrel structure. Lemon curd and mineral flavors lead to a generous finish.

Brioche
Neroli
Fresh Orchard Fruit
Lemon Curd

Map showcasing the Sonoma County Appellation of California

Vineyard notes

The Sangiacomo Vineyard

This sustainably farmed, low-yielding site, just outside the city of Sonoma, is famous for Chardonnay.

San Pablo Bay

Cooling influence extends the growing season for slow, even ripening and perfectly balanced acidity.

Sandy, Well-Draining Soils

Stresses vines into producing grapes of full varietal intensity.

Wine Facts

The Sangiacomo Vineyard is a certified sustainable vineyard, first planted in 1969. The block we source from is entirely "Old Wente" field selection. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay makes this site ideal for growing Chardonnay. Older vines produce small clusters that drive concentration and richness in the wine.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Barrel Aging

15 months in 35% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Sangiacomo Vineyards

Appellation

Sonoma Coast and Sonoma County

Vintage Notes

The alluring 2021 vintage is remarkable for its low yields, which resulted in an extra degree of concentration in our wines. In a second year of drought, the vines grew quickly in the warm spring weather while our team judiciously managed watering block by block. By summer, the vines had set a lighter than average crop, and cooler weather in August allowed time for vineyard passes to finetune the fruit load and manage the canopy. After a smooth harvest season, we are excited about the flavor-packed 2021's.