v.2020 Chardonnay, Effort
Tasting notes
White floral notes of gardenia and tuberose. A tropical palate of mango, green papaya, and lemongrass. Balanced acidity and an impression of sweetness.
Our EFFORT Chardonnay is created to display youthful fruit character and an energetic crispness. Fermented and aged in a mix of French oak, Acacia barrels and egg-shaped concrete fermenters, it is help with lees for 11 months, retaining freshness and shaping a rich palate feel.
2020 brought many challenges for the entire world, including several very unusual heat events during the final stages of ripening for our Chardonnay. As a result, the vintage character of out v.2020 Effort Chardonnay shows a more tropical side of the variety than is customary for our estate. Rather than lean lemony citrus flavors, it is opulent with tangerine, mango and green papaya fruit notes. White floral aromas of gardenia and tuberose hint around the edge of the glass. The palate is rich, but with balanced acidity. We hope that you enjoy this expression as one of the positive souvenirs of a very memorable year.
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| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay, Clone 5 |
| Appellation | Edna Valley AVA |
| Vineyard | Center of Effort Estate |
| Designation | Estate Grown |
| Harvest Date | 09/30/2020 |
| Acid | 7.1 g/l |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Fermentation | Fermented in French oak, concrete and Acaica. 100% ML compete. Aged Sur-Lees 11 months |
| Residual Sugar | 5 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 517 |
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast: "Inviting aromas of lime peat and sea salt cut into the peach and honeysuckle elements on the nose of this complex bottling. The body is viscous on the palate, full of peach and more white-flower flavors, yet that saline quality keeps it all in check." - Matt Kettman
