2022 Migration Carneros Chardonnay El Veredicto Vineyard
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Highlighting lush, layered flavors, bright acidity and impeccably balanced French oak, Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions. Located by our beautiful winery in Carneros, El Veredicto (The Verdict) Vineyard is named in honor of Judge Stanly, who owned the property in the 1800s. Shaped by wind and fog off San Pablo Bay, this graceful Chardonnay offers enticing layers of apple, citrus and sea spray minerality.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% estate Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes
This graceful Chardonnay displays vibrant aromas of stone fruit, Meyer lemon, brioche and vanilla. On the well-balanced palate, succulent flavors of crisp apple and sweet citrus are framed by bright acidity, with hints of toasted almond and sea spray minerality emerging on the long, resonant finish.
Production
While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Carneros
Vineyard Designation
El Veredicto Vineyard
Acid
0.58 g/100 ml
pH
3.30
Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 33% new, 67% neutral
Fermentation
75% Malolactic Fermentation
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.2