Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2021

Bursting with aromatics of citrus and green apple, complimented by hints of toasty oak and vanilla from barrel aging. Well balance with a lovely lingering minerality and natural acidity on the finish.

Country: USA

Region: San Francisco Bay, California

Grapes: Chardonnay

ABV: 13.5%

Vegan

The Estate Grown Morning Fog Chardonnay is named for the morning coastal fog pushed by Pacific wind streams into the bowl of the San Francisco Bay. This daily phenomenon moderates the climate to produce excellent, beautifully balanced Chardonnay.

50% barrel fermented in neutral American oak barrels. 50% fermented in stainless steel tanks. Barrel fermented portion was aged sur lie for 5 months. Bâtonnage, the art of stirring the barrels, was performed monthly. Stainless steel portion was half aged on lees for 5 months while the other half was racked clean to preserve the fresh fruit characters.