Adelsheim Staking Claim Chardonnay 2019 750ml

“There is a ton of perfect, ripe Bosc pear on the nose, accompanied by fragrant, spicy florals and an elusive note I can’t quite put my finger on. The texture is luscious yet refreshing. This wine will pair well with a late spring picnic, dappled sunshine, and nothing else to do.” -Gina Hennen, Winemaker

The grapes were hand-picked and gently whole cluster pressed, then allowed to briefly settle before racking and the start of fermentation. Early in fermentation the wine was transferred to French oak barrels where it completed the fermentation process. A portion of the wine (92%) was allowed to go through full malo-lactic fermentation.

The wine was fermented and aged in French oak barrels (both 228L barriques and 500L puncheons, 37% new) for 12 months followed by another 5 months in stainless steel tank prior to bottling.