2020 Reserve Chardonnay
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FABLE 163: THE BEE AND JUPITER
A Queen Bee journeyed to Mount Olympus, to offer Jupiter a pot of her hive’s finest honey. Delighted with her gift, Jupiter promised to grant any request she desired. “Give me a sting,” she replied. “So that if any mortal attempts to steal my honey, I may kill him.” Jupiter loved mankind, and was disappointed by the Bee’s spiteful wish. “You may have your request,” he answered, “but when you strike another, you will leave your sting behind, and it will cost you your life.”
Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Arroyo Grande Valley
Vineyard Designation
Coquina (83%) Morro View (17%)
Aging
20 months, 33% New French Oak, 67% Neutral French Oak
Alcohol %
12.20
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Nose:
River Rock
Sea shells
Lime zest
Vanilla bean Custard with lemon
Ripe Pears
Palate:
Overripe Guava
Salt preserved Meyer lemon
Raw walnuts
Pie crust
Winemaker Notes
The base for our Chardonnay program has historically been the Coquina Vineyard in the Arroyo Grande Valley. Just a few miles past Lake Lopez on super sandy ground lies the Coquina. Named after the Spanish term for shellfish, the old ocean bottom ground is amazing for a more refined Chardonnay. We pick this lot solely on the acidity level of the grapes. If we can nail the natural acidity down in the wine, we end up with the perfect balance of minerality and fruit.
Food Pairing Notes
Key Lime Pie,
Mustard Rubbed Whole Roasted Chicken,
Dover Sole Piccata