Artesa Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Old Wente Clone 2019

This 2019 Chardonnay captures the essence of the historical Hyde Vineyard, with stunning fresh acidity and minerality. By picking the grapes based on flavor and acidity, we can obtain a Chardonnay that is bright and well balanced, with great concentration of fruit. Juice was fermented and aged in French oak puncheon barrels (25% new oak), concrete tanks and stainless-steel barrels. On the nose, a restrained aromatic complexity, with aromas of honey suckle, stone fruit and jasmine blossom evolving in the glass. Mouthwatering acidity highlights flavors of white peach, lychee and lemon curd.