COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Schug Estate Chardonnay is a single-vineyard wine from Schug Carneros Estate Winery, located in Sonoma County's Carneros AVA. The estate vineyard, established in 1989, is planted with various Chardonnay clones, including Wente and 'Musqué', contributing to the wine's complexity. The winery was founded by Walter Schug, who brought European winemaking experience to California, establishing a legacy of quality focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Carneros region's cool climate and marine influence are key factors in the grape's development.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1989.
Fact 02
Features both Wente and 'Musqué' clones.
Fact 03
Walter Schug previously helped launch Insignia.
Fact 04
Focus on European winemaking traditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Schug Estate Chardonnay is produced using a block-by-block fermentation approach. The wine undergoes barrel fermentation and is aged on its lees ('sur-lie') in small French oak barrels, with limited use of new oak. Malolactic fermentation is not induced, preserving the wine's natural acidity. Cover crops are utilized as part of the vineyard's farming practices.
