COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Mount Eden Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay 2019 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, California. The producer is one of California's foundational boutique wineries, established in 1945. The estate is located at an elevation of 2,000 feet, planted on Franciscan shale soils. Winemaker Jeffrey Patterson has guided the winery since 1981, focusing on sustainable farming and a natural winemaking approach. The wine is crafted from estate-grown fruit, reflecting a commitment to the vineyard's unique ecology and a style that emphasizes age-worthiness.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Mount Eden's Chardonnay vines average 1-2 tons per acre, ensuring concentrated fruit.
Fact 02
The estate is situated at 2,000 feet elevation.
Fact 03
This Chardonnay is known for its long aging potential, often 15+ years.
Fact 04
Wine Spectator has named this Chardonnay one of its Top 100 Wines of the Year five times.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay is produced using 100% estate-grown Chardonnay grapes. The harvest occurs when grapes are slightly yellow to yellow-green, and they are pressed without crushing. Vinification involves barrel fermentation in French Burgundy barrels, with a mix of new and one-year-old vessels. Complete malolactic fermentation is employed. The wine undergoes ten months of aging on its lees, followed by an additional two years of cellaring prior to release. The alcohol by volume is 14.00%.
