2021 Lorenzo Chardonnay
Natural acidity, fruit, and elegant structure define this Russian River Valley favorite
$65
Retail
$52
About the Wine
Located near the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the Lorenzo Vineyard is the coldest chardonnay vineyard site from which Landmark receives grapes. As one of the earliest chardonnay plantings in the Russian River Valley appellation, this vineyard’s location in combination with the age of the vines allows the fruit to fully ripen at a slow pace, profiting from that coveted “hang time.” Due to these factors, the grapes retain the natural acidity, fruit character, and elegant structure for which Lorenzo Chardonnay is known.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Straw color with golden highlights.
Aroma
Aromatic with ripe citrus, chamomile, and caramel.
Palate
The palate shows beautiful balance with a cascade of citrus – Meyer lemon, lime, and ripe kumquat. Richness builds in the midpalate with Bartlett pear and lemon curd followed by herbal and floral notes. The complex finish shows notes of ripe pear, subtle butterscotch, and toasted hazelnut.
Key Features
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Fermentation
Whole-cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in French oak (35% new)
Alcohol
14.1%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
The 2021 Lorenzo Chardonnay exhibits a complex balance between freshness and richness that is a great match for seared sea scallops in a lemon brown-butter sauce.
