2017 Tyler La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, USA COS Alsace Grand Cru

Alsace Grand Cru

Now going on a decade

supple testament of a wine—in short

The palate delivers crystalline tension—oyster-shell salinity

2017 Tyler La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, USA COS Alsace Grand CruPlanted in 1997 on Mocho loam over shale Whole cluster pressed to tank, settled briefly before racking to fermentation tank After native fermentation is active, moved to barrels and puncheons (15% new) to complete fermentation. No battonage, full malolactic fermentation Raised on lees for 10 months before returning to tank for additional elevage After native fermentation is active, moved to barrels and puncheons (15% new) to complete fermentation. No