COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Cycles Gladiator
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2024 is produced by Cycles Gladiator, a winery founded in 2005 with a mission to create high-quality, accessible wines. The brand's compelling story is inspired by the women's suffrage movement and the 19th-century French bicycle manufacturer, Gladiator Company. The iconic label, featuring a woman on a bicycle, symbolizes the liberation of women. The grapes for this Chardonnay are sourced from vineyards along California's Central Coast, an area renowned for its cool coastal breezes and well-draining soils, which contribute to the wine's distinctive character. Winemaker Adam LaZarre leverages his long-standing relationships with local growers to ensure access to premium fruit, upholding the winery's commitment to quality.
ALCOHOL
14.3%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Cycles Gladiator label is inspired by the women's suffrage movement and a 19th-century French bicycle company.
Fact 02
The image of a woman on a bicycle on the label symbolizes the liberation of women.
Fact 03
Winemaker Adam LaZarre has strong relationships with Central Coast growers, ensuring top-quality fruit.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes extended lees aging, a technique that adds richness and complexity.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2024 begins with gentle pressing of the grapes to extract the finest juice. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, contributing to the wine's complexity and texture. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended lees aging, a technique that enhances richness, body, and imparts subtle savory notes, culminating in a wine with pronounced intensity and a long, smooth finish.
