Cormorant 2021 Chardonnay, Zabala Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County

Tasting notes:

It has structure and mouthfeel, with aromas of flowers, citrus, and melons. You will not taste big fruit flavors or buttery aromas; this is an elegant Chardonnay.

Additional Info:

The wine was fermented and aged primarily in neutral French oak barrels. The native fermentation took a little longer than expected, lasting eight months, but it ended perfectly. The winemaking process is simple: the grapes are brought in, pressed, placed in barrels, monitored closely, and bottled when the time is right. Only a small amount of sulfites, 30ppm, was added to the wine. No other winemaking products, fining, or filtration were used in its production.