Chardonnay Route 121, Carneros – 2011
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Introduction
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RouteStock Cellars crafts wines from the signature varietals grown along the wine routes one travels when visiting the world’s most celebrated wine regions.
We are pleased to share with you the release of our Carneros Chardonnay, inspired by the fog-shrouded, wind-swept stretch of Highway 121 known as the Carneros Highway.
By identifying prime, family-owned vineyard sources along this blustery highway, we have created a wine that reminds us why Carneros is such a great place to grow Chardonnay.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Carneros
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Vinification
- Malolactic: 30% of the wine went through malolactic
- Barrel Fermentation: 50% of the wine was barrel fermented in 25% new French oak
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
- Production (in cases): 3,800 cases
- Production Case Pack: 12/750ml
- Alcohol: 13.3%
- TA: 6.1g/L
- p H: 3.62
- RS: 0.6g/L
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Tasting Notes
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The 2011 RouteStock Chardonnay has an attractive pale straw color with delicate golden hues. The aroma is a cacophony of complex layers including tropical fruits, mango and yellow peach over delightful notes of butter, brioche and roasted nuts. The palate is rich and full with flavors of taffy and nuts and a soft, creamy, yet elegant finish.
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Reviews
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Chardonnay Route 121, Carneros – 2011 – 88 points – The Wine Advocate
“…Displaying a Chablis-like light yellow/gold color, it offers fresh lemon zest, honeysuckle, tangerine and wet rock-like notes with a slight floral undertone. Medium-weight, elegant, pure and well-balanced...”
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Chardonnay Route 121, Carneros – 2011 – 88 points – The Tasting Panel
“Smooth, clean and fresh with bright white flowers and peach; soft minerals, good acid structure and nice length.”
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Chardonnay Route 121, Carneros – 2011
The aroma is a cacophony of complex layers including tropical fruits, mango and yellow peach over delightful notes of butter, brioche and roasted nuts. The palate is rich and full with flavors of taffy and nuts and a soft, creamy, yet elegant finish.