The year was 1924. It was the heart of the Prohibition Era and wine’s darkest hour when it was outlawed and deemed unconstitutional. It was also the year the Delicato family first planted vineyards in California and farmed grapes that were sold to friends and neighbors.
A cool blanket slips into the area at night keeping the vineyard temperatures mild in the morning as the day heats up. The warm inland valley allows for generous heat during the peak summer months, ideal conditions to craft this full-bodied Chardonnay.
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
VINTAGE 2023
APPEARANCE
Golden in color.
NOSE
Layered with aromas of rich toffee, sweet tobacco and baked apple pie with creamy notes reminiscent of bread and butter.
PALATE
Rich and creamy flavors of vanilla, honey, and butterscotch.
AGEING
Aged in American oak.
PAIRING
Enjoy this sophisticated sipper with oven roasted pork spare ribs alongside savory baked apples, seafood risotto or smoked salmon.
VIVINO 3.9