Nose
Complex aromas of ripe lemon and pineapple, lemon curd, brioche and toasted oak
Palate
The palate is full and layered with ripe citrus notes and yellow apple skin, mouth-filling savory and textural notes of lemongrass, chamomile and buttered toast joining on the crisp, textured mid-palate. The finish is long, layered and fresh with mineral textures
and sustained fruit character.
Growing Conditions
Lorenzo Vineyard, located near the Laguna de Santa Rosa, is the coldest chardonnay vineyard site that Landmark receives and more often concludes our harvest each year. This cool spot and the age of the vines allow the fruit to fully ripen at a very slow pace retaining its natural acidity and the zippiness and structure for which Lorenzo is known.
Bottling
Bottled unfiltered February 2017.
Winemaking
Each block was whole cluster pressed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. Early the next morning the juice was racked off its gross lees and put into French oak barrels (40% new). After about five days, the native fermentation started and lasted about 25 days peaking at about 70 F. Malolactic fermentation finished in Mid-March. The lees are gently stirred every two weeks until May to build flesh and round out the mouthfeel.
Aging
French oak aged for 15 months (40% new).
Appearance
Bright, medium intensity lemon yellow in the glass.
Food Pairing
Rich, complex and textured, this wine stands well on its own, but can match rich foods like a Maine lobster with drawn butter. As time goes on it will acquire a more savory character that would be great for a special Thanksgiving feast in a few years, or with heartier dishes like veal with a wild mushroom cream sauce.
