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The Joy Fantastic, Chardonnay 2021
USA, Sta. Rita Hills
Chardonnay
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Description
Green apple, lemon, mineral with light notes of oak.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
0.0 g/l residual sugar
8.1 g/l acidity
3.4 pH
Vineyard: The Joy Fantastic Vineyard
The Joy Fantastic is located at the far western edge of Sta. Rita Hills. Cool and foggy mornings with sunny and windy afternoons.
Yield: 25 hl/ha
Soil Type
Diatomaceous earth.
Vinification
Fermented in 3-5 year old French oak 300 ltr barrels.
Malolactic fermentation: Yes, spontaneous.
Maturation
11 months in 3-5 year old French oak.
Oak influence: 11 months in 3-5 year old French oak.
Months in bottle: 8
Bottling
Closure: Natural cork
