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Textbook Chardonnay

Textbook Chardonnay 2023

  • California
  • White

¥5,720 (incl. tax)

"Crafted from carefully selected lots grown in the Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley AVAs of Sonoma County, this wine was fermented in French Oak barrels with partial malolactic conversion. Lively and juicy, it offers a flinty minerality on the mid-palate, balanced by a refreshingly bright fruit character. Aromas of white flowers, pear, pineapple, caramel and pie crust are followed by peach, lemon curd and toasted almond flavors on the palate. A ‘textbook’ expression of the cooler-climate Sonoma growing region."

WINEMAKER ABIGAIL ESTRADA

 

Details
Country
America
Region
California
Appellation
Sonoma County
Winery
TEXTBOOK
Vintage(s)
2023
Color
White
Varietal(s)
100％ Chardonnay
Data
Closure
Screw Cap
Volume
750ml
Alcohol
14.1%
Product Code
4032123
UPC
7-98304-13254-0
Production
Terroir

COOLER CLIMATE GROWING REGION

The coastal winegrowing region of Sonoma County AVA is located west of the Mayacamas Mountains and stretches towards the Pacific Ocean. The AVA is known for its diversity of soil, micro-climates, and terrain.

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

  • Just 15 miles wide and 20 mileslong, this appellation lies a fewmiles east of the Pacific Ocean.The interplay of cool maritimebreezes, daytime sunshine andovernight fog results in a longgrowing season, ensuring layeredcomplexity and perfect ripenessat harvest.

DRY CREEK VALLEY 

  • The region’s well-draining soilsare primarily made up of gravel,sandstone, and shale - richin minerals and nutrients.
  • Significant difference betweendaytime high temperatures andnighttime lows, helps grapesmaintain good acidity anddevelop complex flavors.
Vinification
  • Crafted to showcase‘Textbook’ characteristics of Sonoma Chardonnay: fruit-driven, bright acidity, and elegance.
  • Barrel fermenting in new French Oak produces well-integrated toasty aromas and underlying weight to the mid-palate, without overpowering the fruit flavors.
  • With meticulous attention to the diacetyl levels, partial malolactic fermentation provides a creamy, lush texture while maintaining a refreshing, lifted profile.

FERMENTATION: 100% Barrel Fermented | 30% ML
AGING: 11 months in French Oak (30% New)
PRODUCTION: 6,250 12pk Cases
BOTTLED: October 2024
RELEASED: November 2024

Winery
Winery Description

TEXTBOOK wines are so named because they consistently exhibit the characteristics that define classic Napa Valley and Oakville District wines: in short, TEXTBOOK wines are ‘textbook’ examples of the finest that Napa Valley has to offer.

Owner and winemaker Jonathan Pey draws upon a lifetime of experience in fine wine:  he has overseen winemaking in France, Italy, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.