COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Rombauer Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay is a distinguished white wine produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the Carneros region of California. Established by Koerner Rombauer in 1980, the winery has been producing Chardonnay since 1982 and sourcing from Carneros since 1990. The Carneros appellation, influenced by the San Pablo Bay, provides an ideal climate for cultivating Chardonnay. The 2022 vintage experienced a compressed harvest due to heat, yielding concentrated wines, while the 2023 vintage was a 'banner year' with cool, late-season conditions promoting elegance and bright acidity. The wine is recognized for its distinctive, rich, and fruit-forward style, with a creamy texture and a signature buttery finish, balanced by vibrant acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Rombauer Chardonnay has appeared on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list multiple times.
Fact 02
The winery's original facility in 1982 was a shared space for emerging wineries.
Fact 03
The Carneros region's unique microclimate is influenced by San Pablo Bay.
Fact 04
Andrew Holloway became head winemaker after starting as an intern in 2010.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay is crafted using gentle whole-cluster pressing of cool grapes, followed by cold settling. The juice is then transferred to barrels for primary and full malolactic fermentation. A key technique is the stirring of the lees every 7-10 days, which builds richness and a creamy texture. The wine is subsequently aged for nine months in a mix of American and French oak, with one-third being new. Grapes are harvested at night to maintain acidity. The 2023 vintage benefited from sustainable farming and technologies like NDVI, contributing to an optimal ripening period.
