Curated from the best regions, vineyards and vintages, the Fine Wine Collection is meant to celebrate winemaking at its finest. This wine represents our commitment to excellence, to exploration and to you.
In the wake of 2019’s rainy winter, spring arrived slowly in Sonoma County. Thanks to months of moisture, vines awoke refreshed from their rest, taking advantage of rehydrated soils after years of drought. The summer was temperate and cool, speckled with short durations of high heat but nothing too extreme. These pleasant conditions rolled into late September, resulting in outstanding flavor development and balanced elements.
Sonoma County sets the stage for fine wine production by offering an immense diversity of microclimates and soil types, each presenting a vital niche for the region’s signature varieties to thrive. Chardonnay dominates plantings. This adaptable grape variety flourishes from foggy coastlines to warm inland valleys, producing wines ranging from crisp and citrus-driven, vibrant and tropical, to textural and oaked.
Sonoma’s winemakers are inspired by this natural versatility, creating wines that capture the distinct expression of their origin and style.
Our tantalizing Chardonnay begins with an enticing aromatic bouquet of candied fruit, vanilla and—if decanted—subtle hints of caramelized popcorn. Though weighty and lush, the palate offers a beautiful undercurrent of crisp acidic textures, creating a satisfyingly juicy mouthfeel. Ripe lemon flavors lead to a medley of plump orchard fruit featuring pear and yellow peach. The finish is silky smooth and long-lasting, carrying you from sip to sip.
Lemon, pear, peach, vanilla, caramelized popcorn
Profile
Body: Acidity: Dry: Fruit:
This Chardonnay offers rich flavors and lively acidity, making it perfect for food-pairing. The best selections will interact with its textures and emphasize plump fruit notes. For protein-based dishes, choose juicy cuts of poultry meat with crispy skin and oils for the wine’s acidity to slice through. Salty seafood dishes will highlight fruit notes and the wine’s fuller body. This Chardonnay will pair with a wide range of cooked vegetables, especially when topped with creamy sauces and cheese.
Menu suggestions
• Creamy seafood pasta
• Fresh mozzarella and basil caprese
• Gnocchi with butter and sage sauce
• Grilled yellowfin tuna with lemon and garlic
• Fettuccini alfredo with chicken
• Roasted turkey breast with blue cheese mushroom gravy
Temperature: Lightly chilled white (50–55°F)
Decanting time: 10 minutes
Glassware: Burgundy glass
After gently sorting through the bounty of this year’s harvest, we fermented the wine at cool temperatures in stainless steel. Our winemakers stay vigilant throughout the wine’s journey to ensure we capture the pristine conditions Mother Nature gifted us this year. A modest touch of oak adds further depth and roundness, highlighting just enough structure without overwhelming crisp textures or fruit flavors. The final wine is balanced, layered and well-worthy of a spot in your cellar.
• Fermenting wine at cool temperatures preserves fruit-forward varietal flavors.
• Oak contact adds flavor and texture to white wines.
• Rainfall early in the season keeps vines hydrated throughout ripening.
• Mild temperatures encourage slow ripening, developing complex flavors.
2019 Longitude 120 WestChardonnay Sonoma County, California
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