2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider During fermentation

During fermentation

The geological name is Eolithe

The first two vintages of La Onda (2013 and 2014) were Cinsault blends but this vintage was made from a new source of organic Cinsault in CA

A superbly engaging touch of fresh pineapple adds to the overall zesty and juicy nature of this Kabinett on the palate

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2021 Ridge Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA Jakob Schneider During fermentationGrapes: Average Brix 23. 8 TA: 6. 46 g L pH: 3. 48 Fermentation: Grapes are whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented. Natural primary and natural secondary (malolactic) fermentations. Selection: Ten of twelve Estate Chardonnay parcels Barrels: 87% air dried American oak, 13% French oak (37% one year old, 8% two years old, 9% three years old, 13% four years old and 18% five years old). 30% stainless steel tank. Aging: Fourteen months in barrel Hand