LC21 4197 19 Carneros Chard

los carneros

2019

Juicy. Opulent. Expressive. Our original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” setting the standard for all we do since 1979. Our family-owned and operated winery focuses exclusively “Aromas of JASMINE, lemon zest, and on cool-climate appellations. We’re continually exploring these very special regions— green apple are followed by avors of passionate in our belief that they make uniquely expressive and elegant wines. TANGERINE, lemon curd, and CRÈME BRÛLÉE. The 2019 vintage, presents a rich texture and concentrated nish.” A REMARKABLE PLACE Characterized by its cool climate, the Los Carneros AVA is moderated by maritime JENNIFER WALSH, WINEMAKER in uences from two distinct sources. One major source of in uence is the San Pablo Bay to the South and the other is the Pacic Ocean to the North West by way of the Petaluma Gap. Stretched across the southern reaches of Sonoma and Napa County this LOS CARNEROS CHARDONNAY growing region is known for producing world-class chardonnays. The fruit for this wine 2019 was primarily sourced from our Carneros Hill Vineyard close to the cooling breezes of the San Pablo Bay. The Los Carneros AVA vineyard sites chosen for this wine benet from a diverse selection of chardonnay plantings and well-draining Haire clay loam soils. Clones include Prosser, 4, 96, 48, and 131.

It’s one of the world’s best cool-climate appellations. It’s a place for La Crema.

EXCEPTIONAL GRAPES The 2019 growing season in the Los Carneros AVA was nearly ideal. Winter began with record rainfall in February, which replenished groundwater. In May, heavy rain came right around bloom, but it did not affect fruit set substantially. A long slow ripening during summer produced grapes with concentrated avors, aromas, and vibrant acidity. The harvest for the Los Carneros Chardonnay began on September 18th. THE STATS: Appellation: Los Carneros ARTISAN WINEMAKING Composition: 100% Chardonnay The grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and the juice settled overnight before Type of Oak: 100% French oak; being racked to French Oak barrels. The juice was inoculated with a complementary 25% new yeast strain and fermented in barrel. Lees were stirred regularly to develop texture and the full lot underwent malolactic fermentation. The nished wine was aged for 10 Time in Barrel: 10 months months in barrel without racking. Alcohol: 14.5% T.A.: 0.52g / 100mL pH: 3.61

The essence of a distinct wine region in every sip – Los Carneros Chardonnay.