2022 Colluvial "Las Nenas" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
The 2022 Co^lluvial™ “Las Nenas” Chardonnay bottling is grounded in the majesty of California’s Santa Rita Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area). The fruit is drawn from the La Rinconada Vineyard. Planted in 1997, La Rinconada sits adjacent to the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Home to 20 vineyard blocks and 12 clones, La Rinconada is also primarily Pinot Noir, complemented by some very special Chardonnay vines. This site enjoys the maritime influences of the Pacific Ocean, in particular the fog and cooling winds provide the perfect conditions for a longer growing season. The lower portion of La Rinconada is a sandy loam, which transitions to more clay loam mixed with diatomaceous earth, alluvium soils and shale on the hills closer to Sanford & Benedict.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | Clone 15 |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Vineyard | La Rinconada |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 48 |
"Baked orange, coconut flake and hazelnut aromas converge on the inviting nose of this bottling. There's a firm tension to the palate, where approachable tangerine flavors meet with light, intriguing hints of peppermint and herb toward the finish." — Matt KettmannMatt Kettmann 92 Pts Wine Enthusiast
The 2022 Co^lluvial™ “Las Nenas” Chardonnay bottling is grounded in the majesty of California’s Santa Rita Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area). The fruit is drawn from the La Rinconada Vineyard. Planted in 1997, La Rinconada sits adjacent to the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Home to 20 vineyard blocks and 12 clones, La Rinconada is also primarily Pinot Noir, complemented by some very special Chardonnay vines. This site enjoys the maritime influences of the Pacific Ocean, in particular the fog and cooling winds provide the perfect conditions for a longer growing season. The lower portion of La Rinconada is a sandy loam, which transitions to more clay loam mixed with diatomaceous earth, alluvium soils and shale on the hills closer to Sanford & Benedict.
