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Ponzi Chardonnay Reserve 2015

A blend of Ponzi’s LIVE Certified Sustainable vineyards; Avellana and Aurora Vineyards in the Chehalem Mts. along with Sunset View Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills and Thistle Vineyards in the Dundee HIlls. This expressive nose gives notes of persimmon, vanilla bean, caramelized banana, nectarine and hints of rainwater. The mouth is lightly textured, but full of cinnamon, cardamom, lime zest and lemon meringue flavors. The finish is long with a burst of acidity to maintain bright fruit throughout. Whole cluster pressed and then moved to French oak barrels (10% new) and fermented in barrel using partial wild yeast, the malolactic fermentation was spontaneous and 100%. Lees were stirred once a week for six months and racked after 12 months to very neutral oak. After 20 months of barrel age the wine was moved by compressed gas to tank for blending then bottled by gravity. This wine has been aged in bottle for three months before its release. This lush fruit and vibrant acidity could pretty much pair with anything.

Expert Review

92 Wine Spectator

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

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