2021 Chardonnay, J McK Estate

95+ Points - Wine Advocate

A well-integrated nose of lemon meringue, brioche, spices and matchstick leads to a generous yet delightful palate with silky texture, intentional acid and ripe tree fruits. This wine is lush with balanced minerality. Pair with roasted chicken and herbaceous stuffing or mashed potatoes. And a great brie is always a good idea!

Winemaker’s Notes

The 2021 vintage was slow and steady, which allowed the fruit to gradually ripen, holding its acid and allowing it to develop complexity on the vine. The majority of the fruit was picked between mid-September and mid-October, with generous yet balanced yields.

The Vineyard

We are so proud of our sustainability-farmed estate vineyard, JMcK. Planted with Wente clone Chardonnay, this vineyard is named after Anaba proprietor John’s two children, John Michael and McKenna. The cooling influence of the anabatic winds warrants the grapes a longer hang time during the growing season. This allows the fruit to slowly develop intense flavors while adding just the right touch of lushness to the final wine.

Named after Anaba proprietor, John’s children, John Michael and McKenna, the JMcK Vineyard is our sustainably farmed estate vineyard. The JMcK Vineyard benefits from those notorious anabatic winds that blow through our vineyards and create a cooling effect that allows for longer hang times and slower grape development giving way to intense, concentrated flavors.

Technical Details

Type

White

Varietal

Chardonnay

Region

California

Appellation

Carneros

Vintage

2021

Vineyard

J McK Estate

Harvest Date

2021-09-07

Bottling Date

2023-04-21

Aging

60% New Oak, 17 months in barrel

Fermentation

Fermented in oak

Alcohol

13.6%

pH

3.42

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