Folie à Deux Chardonnay 2018
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Harvest Date
September 17 – October 8, 2018
Acid
0.55 g/100mL
pH
3.55
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Folie à Deux 2018 Chardonnay is opulent and alluring. Indicative of its
cool climate origins, this wine has a bright acidity beneath notes of baking
spices, ripe pear and apple, peach, lemon custard and hints of orange blossom
and vanilla toast. Flavors of ripe vanilla, mandarin and toasted caramel are
accompanied by a crisp, refreshing, creamy mid-palate and a long, viscous
finish. For an excellent pairing, serve the 2018 Folie à Deux Chardonnay with
baked salmon topped with herbs of dill and fresh-squeezed lemon, or try it
alongside white mushroom truffle pasta.
Awards
Top Value, Wine Spectator: “Concentrated apple and Bosc pear flavors are crisp and refreshing. The spicy finish delivers minerally and savory nuances." - Kim Marcus
Vineyard Notes
Some of the most globally renowned Chardonnay is made from Russian River
Valley fruit. The grapes for the 2018 Folie à Deux Chardonnay were sourced
primarily from vineyards in this acclaimed AVA. Cooling fog from the Pacific
Ocean blankets the Russian River Valley’s vineyards, reducing temperatures by
35 to 40 degrees at night and fostering a long, even growing season.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this Chardonnay was selected from premier vineyards throughout
the Russian River Valley. Following harvest, the grapes were fermented in French,
American and Hungarian (27% new) oak barrels to maintain bright acidity, add
complexity and showcase the variety’s rich fruit flavors. The wine underwent
50% malolactic fermentation and then barrel aged 90% for 7 months.
Winemaker Notes
Although the alcohol level is low, the flavors in this Chardonnay are representative
of fully ripe, developed fruit. The Russian River Valley’s wide range of alluvial
soils—composed primarily of gravel, loam and sand—provides essential water
drainage while retaining sufficient moisture and nutrients to support the vines
during the appellation’s long growing season. The grapes in this Chardonnay
ripened slowly on the vine, developing intense varietal flavors, while retaining a
bright and vibrant acidity.
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