2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay
$50
Retail
$40
About the Wine
The 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay is a blend from the Flocchini Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA and the Kiser Vineyard in the Western Sonoma Carneros AVA. The ever-present cooling winds of the San Pablo Bay dictate the climate for a moderately cool and highly desired long growing season. The combination of clone, climate, and, ultimately, harvest timing decisions, allow the chardonnay fruit for this blend to develop fully mature flavors while maintaining fine balance and acidity.
Tasting Notes
Varietal Composition
- % Chardonnay
Body
Appearance
Medium straw yellow hue.
Aroma
Apricot and honeysuckle, with notes of candied lemon, light caramel, and clove.
Palate
Medium bodied with citrus, Bartlett pear, with a hint of honey, all in a creamy texture with zesty acidity. The finish is long, featuring stone fruit flavors, baker's spice, and toasted oak.
Key Features
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Fermentation
Whole cluster-pressed and barrel-fermented with native yeast
Maturation
Barrel-aged for 14 months in French oak (35% new)
Alcohol
14.3%
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
Seared Sea Scallops
Richly layered with abundant fruit and savory spice elements, the 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay would be a delicious pairing with seared sea scallops in a beurre blanc sauce.
