COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Clay Creek Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clay Creek Vineyards is a sustainably-minded label operated by Delicato Family Wines, a pioneering family-owned wine company founded in 1924 by Sicilian immigrant Gaspare Indelicato. With over a century of farming history in California, three generations of the Indelicato family have managed these vineyards. The 'C•V' designation represents the signature brand mark of Clay Creek Vineyards. Sourced primarily from the cooler Clarksburg AVA in the Sacramento Delta, this wine benefits from heavy morning fog and strong maritime winds, which help the grapes retain natural acidity and bright fruit aromatics during the ripening process.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clay Creek Vineyards is operated by Delicato Family Wines, a pioneering estate founded in 1924 by Sicilian immigrant Gaspare Indelicato.
Fact 02
The vineyards are certified under California’s sustainable winegrowing programs, emphasizing water conservation and soil health.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage of this Chardonnay was awarded 5 Stars and 94/100 by wine critic Sam Kim.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the C•V Chardonnay focuses on balancing fresh fruit character with subtle oak complexity. Primary fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve crisp varietal definition and vibrant acidity. Following fermentation, a portion of the wine undergoes aging in French and American oak barrels. This partial oak regimen introduces creamy textures and sweet baking spice notes without overwhelming the bright tropical and stone fruit characteristics of the Chardonnay grape.
