2021 Olivet Lane Unoaked Chardonnay
2021 Olivet Lane Unoaked Chardonnay
Estate Grown & Bottled
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SKU: 21CHOU


Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Olivet Lane Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 28, 2021
Acid
7.31 g/L
pH
3.62
Aging
8 months in 80 gallon stainless steel drums, additional aging in tank
Bottling Date
July 27, 2022
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Another exemplary vintage, the 2021 Olivet Lane Unoaked Chardonnay bursts out of the glass with aroma of pear, ginger, and hay straw. On the tongue, zippy lemon curd, passionfruit, and papaya highlight the grandiose mouth feel and length of finish.
Vineyard Notes
The Olivet Lane Vineyard, named for the mature olive trees lining the entrance, has been faithfully tended by the Pellegrini family for over 40 years. This prime Russian River Valley property is now expertly managed by 4th generation, Alexia Pellegrini. The Olivet Lane Vineyard is situated in the heart of the Russian River Valley’s low-lying Laguna de Santa Rosa Plain region, distinguished by the maritime fog influence sweeping up from the Pacific through the Petaluma Gap to the South. The cool climate extends the growing season, creating the opportunity for the grapes to ripen slowly and reach their full flavor potential while retaining their natural acidity, producing wines that are elegant and age-worthy.
Winemaker Notes
Our Olivet Lane Unoaked Chardonnay is meant for one reason and one reason alone, to provide an unbiased demonstration of the beauty and grace of Chardonnay on this heritage vineyard. In 2018, we began using stainless steel drums rather than tank to ferment the Olivet Lane Unoaked Chardonnay, allowing us to experiment with different yeasts for complexity of flavor and sur lie aging methods for enhanced texture. For all intents and purposes, this wine is made in the exact same fashion as the Olivet Lane Chardonnay with only 2 points of variation: stainless steel barrels instead of oak, and no malolactic conversion. The ability to fully incorporate lees into the wine with a barrel stirring wand, which is not an option with tank fermentations, lends to immense texture and length in the back of the pallet, while engulfing the front and mid palate with fruit flavors.
Food Pairing Notes
Grilled trout with ginger and scallion, or salad niçoise