2021 Chardonnay Reserve
Awards:
Silver, Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver, Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
Tasting Notes:
Using our premium Chardonnay blocks with the highest elevation, vine density, and maturity, this Chardonnay Reserve brings a new style of chardonnay to the Trump Winery portfolio. Big in mouthfeel and creamy on the palate while still having nice acidity, this wine has notes of lemon, baked apple, vanilla, and butterscotch.
Terroir:
This wine is made from 100% estate-grown fruit. Our vines are sheltered in the foothills of Carter’s Mountain in the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA). Chardonnay blocks are located in the coolest terroirs, elevated between 600 and 650 feet. They are generally installed on deep rich clay strata containing volcanic subsoil (either “green stone” basalts or shists, depending on the location).
Winemaking Notes:
Chardonnay is hand-harvested early in the morning and whole cluster pressed. The juice is cold settled then fermented in stainless steel tanks. After fementation was almost complete, French oak barrels were filled and left to complete. This wine underwent a 100% malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and improve mouthfeel and later aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
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