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Fort Ross Vineyard

2021 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay

2021 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Fort Ross-Seaview
Harvest Date
Sept. 4 – 8, 2021
Aging
11 months in 100% French oak 25% New Oak barrels
Fermentation
Pressed Whole Cluster - Native Yeast
Bottling Date
End of August, 2022 Unfined & Unfiltered
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$68.00
 
SKU: FOCHMP21

The Mother of Pearl shells found on our coastline with their eye-catching lustrous mineral iridescence inspired the naming of this Chardonnay. The 2021 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay is made from specially selected heritage clones which we grow in the higher elevations of our maritime Fort Ross Vineyard. This wine expresses the subtle balance between its signature minerality and delightful flavors of lemon tart and white peach.  Hints of crème brûlée and poached pear, also tease the palate, adding richness to this complex and multidimensional tasting experience. This envoy from our maritime cool climate vineyard finishes with lively, fresh acidity and minerality, suggesting a long life ahead.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
2021 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay (Fort Ross-Seaview). Striking a nifty balance between richer, riper fruit, spice aromas and lovely floral notes, this wine pulls off a neat trick. The texture will please lovers of generous, more oak-driven Chards, but a core of vivacious acid will bring to mind more laser-focused styles as well. The finish lifts the entire wine with waves of roasted and salted hazelnut flavors, buoyed by zesty lemon acidity and pithy texture. 

Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
This wine is comprised of 100% small berried old Hyde field selection chosen for its richness with a sleek structure. This heritage field selection has full, complex flavors that are intensified by the small size of both the bunches and the berries.
Production Notes
These grapes were handpicked during the cool hours of the night in small two-gallon picking trays then hand sorted in the vineyard and gently whole cluster pressed at the winery. After pressing, the juice was put into barrels and underwent primary and malolactic fermentation in a combination of 25% new and 75% neutral French oak.
Production
165 cases produced

2021 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Fort Ross-Seaview
Harvest Date
Sept. 4 – 8, 2021
Aging
11 months in 100% French oak 25% New Oak barrels
Fermentation
Pressed Whole Cluster - Native Yeast
Bottling Date
End of August, 2022 Unfined & Unfiltered
Add To Cart
$68.00
 
SKU: FOCHMP21