Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Trinity Oaks Chardonnay White Wine has fresh citrus aromas leading to juicy pineapple flavors with delicate hints of sweet oak. Elegant and complex, this Chardonnay has a silky smooth finish. Trinity Oaks Chardonnay was sourced from premier California vineyards in Lodi-Delta and coastal counties that use sustainable practices.
Pair this wine with chicken pot pie, creamy pastas or mild and flavorful cheeses.
This bottle of wine has 13.49% alcohol by volume.
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.