Trig Point Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016 750ml

Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Notes from the Winemaker

Afternoon breezes continually cool these vineyards so they rarely see temperatures in the 90s. The vineyards at the lowest elevations are under the marine inversion layer and run even cooler. The result is smaller grapes and more ripening days at lower temperatures. Cool sunlight is the goal as it produces fruit with the most flavor, complexity and quality. Old field selection clones yield fruit with high natural acidity and citrus flavors like grapefruit and lemon.

86 Points/Wine Enthusiast Muted on the nose, this tightly wound white is thickly textured yet light bodied in fruit and power. Apple and melon are the stars of the show, gently riding a wave of chalky tannin. VIRGINIE BOONE