COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Scheid Family Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Buttery Barrel Chardonnay is a white wine produced by Scheid Family Wines in California, with grapes often originating from Monterey County. This family-owned winery, established in 1972, cultivates over 4,000 acres across the Salinas Valley, emphasizing sustainable viticulture. The wine's name reflects its characteristic rich and buttery profile, achieved through a combination of winemaking techniques. Scheid Family Wines is recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, with vineyards certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and a winery designed with sustainability at its core.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Scheid Family Wines' vineyards are certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.
Fact 02
The winery recycles all its wastewater.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from estate vineyards stretching across a 70-mile stretch of the Salinas Valley.
Fact 04
The 'Buttery Barrel' name hints at the wine's rich, oak-influenced style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Buttery Barrel Chardonnay is crafted using a blend of fermentation vessels to achieve its distinctive profile. A portion of the 100% Chardonnay grapes undergoes fermentation in French oak barrels, while the remainder is fermented in stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about eight months, with a significant portion maturing in oak. A key technique involves aging the barrel-fermented portion *sur lie* (on its yeast sediment), with regular stirring (*bâtonnage*) to enhance texture and integrate oak-derived flavors like butter and caramel. This method results in a full-bodied white wine with a rich, creamy character balanced by fresh fruit notes.
