{"product_id":"la-follette-zephyr-farms-chardonnay-2021-750ml","title":"La Follette Zephyr Farms Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2021 (750ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003eZ E P H Y R FA R M S | S O N O M A C O A S T\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Vineyard Size: 7.5 acres | Block Size: 1.3 acres\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Year Planted: 2000\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Soil Type: Goldridge Sandy Loam\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Elevation: 525’\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Clone: 5 | Rootstock: 101-14\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Aspect: North\/South | Spacing: 5’ x 8’\u003cbr\u003e\nW I N E M A K I N G\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Harvested September 30-October 6, 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Juice was only lightly settled, allowing more natural grape solids into the fermentation for\u003cbr\u003e\nenhanced mouthfeel and texture\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Primary fermentation started in stainless steel, then transferred to barrels once underway\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Malolactic fermentation occured in barrel, without lees stirring\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Aged 11 months in low toast 3-year air-dried French oak (20% new), followed by 5 months in\u003cbr\u003e\nstainless steel barrels to amplify minerality\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Bottled fully un-fined and unfiltered on February 10, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\nS E N S O RY\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Day bright with a beautiful pale yellow color. The nose is full of Pippin apple, Asian pear, white\u003cbr\u003e\nrose and baking spices. These are all confirmed on the palate with M+ acid and a touch of\u003cbr\u003e\nbitter apple skin, lime and grilled lemon on a lengthy, refreshing finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n~The wine is both rich and bright at the same time with just a wisp of oak.\u003cbr\u003e\nC H E M I S T RY\u003cbr\u003e\n~ Alcohol 13.7% | pH 3.31 | TA 0.62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2021 Zephyr Farms Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\nSONOMA COAST | SONOMA COUNTY\u003cbr\u003e\nNestled in the low hills just east of the coastal village of Freestone sits\u003cbr\u003e\nthe seven+-acre Zephyr Farms vineyard. Planted in 2000 on the locally\u003cbr\u003e\nclassic Goldridge sandy loam soil, this site experiences intense coastal fog\u003cbr\u003e\nthat lingers late into the morning followed by rolling afternoon winds,\u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in small-berried fruit that is high acidity and natural extract,\u003cbr\u003e\nwith a robust minerality. Zepher Farms is by far our latest ripening\u003cbr\u003e\nChardonnay vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\n“Thick coastal fog and persistent afternoon winds yield tiny berries,\u003cbr\u003e\nresulting in a tightly coiled wine that unfurls on the palate with a\u003cbr\u003e\ncomplex and bright personality.”\u003cbr\u003e\nWINEMAKER HUGH CHAPPELLE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Follette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465333162208,"sku":"129443","price":66.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/la-follette-zephyr-farms_1.jpg?v=1749243584","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/la-follette-zephyr-farms-chardonnay-2021-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}