Magnum - 2018 Chardonnay - Sta. Rita Hills
92 points - Wine Enthusiast
Our second release of Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. Native yeast and barrel fermented in all neutral oak. Picked early for acidity and freshness, complete malolactic fermentation adds richness, texture, and weight. A 13-barrel blend made from Kessler-Haak, John Sebastiano, Donnachadh, Bentrock and Zotovich vineyards. -Matt Brady, Winemaker
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | Kessler-Haak, JSV, Zotovich and Donnachadh |
| PH | 3.19 |
| Aging | 11 months in neutral french oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Cases Produced | 5 |
92 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
"Scorched grapefruit, lemon pith and oak-smoke aromas show on the nose of this bottling by winemaker Matt Brady, in only his second stab at this grape. It's tightly textured on the palate, where warm tones of butter and peach meet with savory sea salt." -Matt Kettmann
90 points - Jeb Dunnuck
"Moving to the three Chardonnays, the 2018 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers salty notes of orchard fruits, lemon cured, and toasted spices. It's medium-bodied and has beautiful balance, integrated acidity, and a great finish." -Jeb Dunnuck
