Rombauer Vineyards - Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Rombauer Vineyards
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Carneros
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Sku	107335
Size	750ml
ABV	14.60%

Rombauer Vineyards Description

Beloved around the world, Rombauer Chardonnay was first produced in 1982. It
wasn’t until 1990, however, that Rombauer made their first Chardonnay from the
Carneros region, where the San Pablo Bay meets the southern end of Napa and
Sonoma valleys. The cool climate and specific soils of this region provide ideal
conditions for this quintessential Carneros Chardonnay with the Rombauer hallmarks
of intense fruit flavors balanced by fresh acidity.
VINEYARDS
The fruit for this wine comes from estate
vineyards in the Carneros region and
select growers including the Sangiacomo
family, long-term grower partners
who have farmed this land for three
generations.
WINEGROWING
Our winemakers believe that 2023
was one of the best vintages in recent
memory. The year was cool and
consistent, ending with some warm spells
in September. These perfect conditions
allowed optimal fruit ripeness while still
preserving the signature acid and body
for which Rombauer wines are known.
Sustainable farming practices used
throughout the growing season were
tailored to each block with the assistance
of aerial photos produced using NDVI
(Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)
technology. We picked at night when
each block reached its optimal ripeness,
preserving the natural acidity of this
Chardonnay.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were gently whole-cluster
pressed while the fruit was still cool. The
juice was pumped to tank to cold-settle
overnight before it was racked to barrel
for primary and malolactic fermentations.
The lees were stirred every 7-10 days to
give the wine rich flavors and a creamy
texture.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of ripe peach and melon are
found on the nose, interspersed with
bright citrus notes. These continue to the
palate where they are met by flavors of
creamy vanilla and buttery nuances on
the long finish. Rombauer’s signature
bright acidity is evident throughout
each sip, balancing the softness of the
midpalate.

RELEASE DATE August 2024
APPELLATION Carneros
VARIETAL
COMPOSITION 100% Chardonnay
HARVESTED Sept. 22 - Oct. 30 2023
AVG BRIX
AT HARVEST 23.3
COOPERAGE 9 months in American
and French oak barrels
(35% new)
ALCOHOL 14.6%