GREGGARIOUS Chardonnay, Carneros, Sonoma
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Native fermentation, barrel aged in cave
- Creamy mid-palate, yet crisp and refreshing
- Certified Sustainably and Ecocentric farmed ranch, tiny 4 acre farm on the Sonoma side of Carneros
WINEMAKER: Jacqueline Yoakum; Alumni of Littorai Schramsberg, Keller, Stags Leap Wine Cellars. Consulting winemeker Astorie, Coplan, Magnus and Italics.
AVA DESIGNATED: Carneros, Sonoma
WHAT WE TASTED: A crisp, not buttery Chardonnay with well integrated oak, it is juicy and slightly creamy on the mid-palate. Pineapple and papaya notes with lovely mineralogy. Beautiful, rich, round mouth feel and lingering finish.
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- Grilled pork chops with porcini mushroom risotto
- Homemade spinach gruyere quiche
- Greek Lemon sauce grilled chicken thighs
- Lemon ricotta risotto
PERSONALITY: Look a little closer on the label. The pooch drawing is made up of wine terms. Very clever those Gregg's - Kristina and Steve. And Guinness and Chase, who grace both the labels. See Pinot Gris too. This is Cult Wine for Dog Lovers!
TECHNICAL:
- Native fermentation, barrel aged in cave
- Clone 4, picked past first ripeness
- Barrel aged one year, yet low influence of oak
- 13.1% alc
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