2018 Hahn Estate Chardonnay
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Tasting Notes
Inviting aromas of lemongrass, vanilla and fresh pineapple with subtle notes of honeycomb and guava. The palate is energized by flavors of tropical fruit, pear and apricot followed by a delicate hint of oak. Bright acidity along with a creamy texture from sur lie aging highlights a long rich finish.
Pear
Stone Fruit
Tropical Fruit
Vintage
2018
Appellation
Arroyo Seco
Composition
100% French oak barrels. A mix of 30% new, balance neutral, integrates subtle notes of vanilla and oak in the wine. On lees 11 months, barrels were stirred regularly, resulting in creamy notes and enhanced texture.
Clones
Grapes for this wine are estate grown in the Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County. A hidden gem, located below the Santa Lucia Highlands, these vineyards sit on a gravelly alluvial plain with rocky soils fostering excellent drainage. Cool winds channeling South from Monterey Bay through the Salinas Valley ensure gradual ripening, full development of vibrant fruit flavors and bright acidity.
Aging
11 months, 30% new French oak
Acid
6.4 g/L
pH
3.50
Alcohol %
14.3
