COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
House of Smith
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Substance 'Ch' Chardonnay 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State, USA. It is produced by House of Smith, founded by Charles Smith, who brings a unique background from the rock music industry to his winemaking philosophy. The 'Substance' brand is dedicated to offering wines of high quality and value. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from six distinct vineyards within the Columbia Valley, a region recognized for its favorable growing conditions. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a warm growing season, leading to concentrated fruit due to small berry size, which contributes to the wine's overall balance and character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by a former rock music manager.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from 6 different vineyards.
Fact 03
Fermented with native yeast.
Fact 04
Described as 'Cool Liquid Sunshine'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Substance 'Ch' Chardonnay 2021 is produced using 100% barrel fermentation with native yeast. A whole cluster press is employed, and the wine is subsequently aged for 10 to 12 months on its lees in French oak barrels, with 20-25% of these barrels being new. The grapes were harvested manually, with sorting occurring directly in the vineyard. The 2021 vintage conditions, characterized by a warm season and small berry size, contributed to the fruit's concentration. The yield was managed at 4.0 tons per acre.
