Rusack

Santa Barbera County Chardonnay

Year: 2021

Critic’s Rating:

AVA: Paso Robles

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ABV %: 13.7

Tasting Notes: Exceptional fruit aromas with carefully balanced acidity, capturing the best qualities of the area. Honeydew, Asian pear, orange blossom, as well as citrus notes are highlighted in this appealingly crisp white wine.

Winemaker Notes: After harvest, The grapes for our Santa Barbara County Chardonnay come from a cool-climate vineyard within the area – in Santa Maria Valley, American Viticultural Area (AVA.) After being whole cluster pressed and settled, the juice was barrel fermented in both new (25%) and older French oak. The lees were stirred every two weeks for four months, and the wine underwent a full malolactic conversion. The Chardonnay aged ten months in barrel before being released in Spring 2023.

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay