
2016 LIOCO Chardonnay "La Marisma Vineyard"
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
A southwest facing, hillside vineyard tucked into an ocean-cooled valley near the town of Aptos, six miles from the Pacific. Mount Eden selection chardonnay planted in 1998. Soil type is a deep alluvial fan of sand & calcareous marine deposits with excellent drainage. Reliable morning fog results in daily temperature fluctuations of 40+ degrees. The pattern of fog/sun/fog ensures proper vine respiration & very even ripening.
Vinification
5.28 tons hand-harvested and sorted on Aug 27. Berries were "broken" before being pressed. Fermented on wild yeast in neutral oak casks. A slow, naturally occurring malolactic fermentation completed. Aged on lees for 12 months (no battonage) then settled in stainless steel for 4 months. Cross-flow filtered prior to bottling.
AROMA
key lime, lemongrass, graham cracker
FLAVOR
lemon bar, white tea, saline
FOOD PAIRINGS
scallop crudo, ono tacos, chicken picata
2 In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2916
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Cruz Moutains
Vineyard Designation
La Marisma Vineyard