{"product_id":"black-stallion-north-coast-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Black Stallion North Coast Chardonnay 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Coast\u003cbr\u003e\nVINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 2023 vintage started out with frequent rainfall from winter into spring, which led to a later budbreak\u003cbr\u003e\ncompared to previous years. The late budbreak helped promote even shoot growth and strong vine balance\u003cbr\u003e\nearly on as everything came out at once rather than staggered stages of development. Into\u003cbr\u003e\nSeptember\/October, the North Coast Appellation saw beautiful weather which yielded perfect ripening\u003cbr\u003e\nconditions for harvest. The extended hang times and consistent mild weather patterns throughout the\u003cbr\u003e\ngrowing season allowed for a deeper development of flavors, aromas, and structure.\u003cbr\u003e\nVITICULTURE\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fruit used to craft this rich and flavorful North Coast Chardonnay comes from a variety of distinctive\u003cbr\u003e\nterroirs. Each of these premier North Coast sub-appellations contributes unique characteristics to the final\u003cbr\u003e\nblend. Anchored by cool microclimate vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Mendocino, the sourcing\u003cbr\u003e\nalso includes select vineyards in Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\nWINEMAKING\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fruit is picked based upon proper flavor ripeness and acidity and then harvested in the cool of\u003cbr\u003e\nthe night and delivered to the winery to be pressed into fermentation tanks. Portions of the\u003cbr\u003e\njuice a re fermented on French oak and stirred gently once a week to enhance body and\u003cbr\u003e\ncreaminess. The Chardonnay undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the hard acid and\u003cbr\u003e\ncreate a more round, buttery mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\nTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2023 Chardonnay is the inaugural vintage of Black Stallion Wines coming from the North\u003cbr\u003e\nCoas t – a prestigious appellation on the California coast that is known for cool coastal\u003cbr\u003e\nbreezes, refreshing fog and crisp mountain air. This Chardonnay opens with aromas of orange\u003cbr\u003e\nblossom, lemon curd, and toasted almonds followed by tantalizing flavors of luscious fruit,\u003cbr\u003e\ntoasted bread, caramel, and a light butter finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nLocated on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District, Black Stallion Estate\u003cbr\u003e\nWinery pays homage to the rich history of the 32-acre estate which was once home to the\u003cbr\u003e\nSilverado Equestrian Center. The property was purchased in 2010 by the Indelicato family, a\u003cbr\u003e\nfourth generation family-owned company founded in 1924. Sourcing from the most prestigious\u003cbr\u003e\nvineyards, the winery is committed to making only the most expressive wines.\u003cbr\u003e\n2023\u003cbr\u003e\nChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\nE S T A T E W I N E R Y\u003cbr\u003e\nVINTAGE: 2023 • APPELLATI ON: North Coast\u003cbr\u003e\nFERMENTATION: 100% Ma lolactic Fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\nPH: 3.46g • TO TAL ACID: 0.49 g\/100ml • ALC OHOL BY VOL: 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Stallion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428306272480,"sku":"123930","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/black-stallion-north-coast-chardonnay_1.jpg?v=1748466677","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/black-stallion-north-coast-chardonnay-2023-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}