La Follette - Zephyr Farms Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	La Follette
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma Coast
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	129443
Size	750ml
ABV	13.70%

La Follette Description

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Z E P H Y R FA R M S | S O N O M A C O A S T
~ Vineyard Size: 7.5 acres | Block Size: 1.3 acres
~ Year Planted: 2000
~ Soil Type: Goldridge Sandy Loam
~ Elevation: 525’
~ Clone: 5 | Rootstock: 101-14
~ Aspect: North/South | Spacing: 5’ x 8’
W I N E M A K I N G
~ Harvested September 30-October 6, 2021
~ Juice was only lightly settled, allowing more natural grape solids into the fermentation for
enhanced mouthfeel and texture
~ Primary fermentation started in stainless steel, then transferred to barrels once underway
~ Malolactic fermentation occured in barrel, without lees stirring
~ Aged 11 months in low toast 3-year air-dried French oak (20% new), followed by 5 months in
stainless steel barrels to amplify minerality
~ Bottled fully un-fined and unfiltered on February 10, 2023
S E N S O RY
~ Day bright with a beautiful pale yellow color. The nose is full of Pippin apple, Asian pear, white
rose and baking spices. These are all confirmed on the palate with M+ acid and a touch of
bitter apple skin, lime and grilled lemon on a lengthy, refreshing finish.
~The wine is both rich and bright at the same time with just a wisp of oak.
C H E M I S T RY
~ Alcohol 13.7% | pH 3.31 | TA 0.62

2021 Zephyr Farms Chardonnay
SONOMA COAST | SONOMA COUNTY
Nestled in the low hills just east of the coastal village of Freestone sits
the seven+-acre Zephyr Farms vineyard. Planted in 2000 on the locally
classic Goldridge sandy loam soil, this site experiences intense coastal fog
that lingers late into the morning followed by rolling afternoon winds,
resulting in small-berried fruit that is high acidity and natural extract,
with a robust minerality. Zepher Farms is by far our latest ripening
Chardonnay vineyard.
“Thick coastal fog and persistent afternoon winds yield tiny berries,
resulting in a tightly coiled wine that unfurls on the palate with a
complex and bright personality.”
WINEMAKER HUGH CHAPPELLE