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Mail Road Chardonnay Mount Carmel Vineyard 2019
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Mail Road
"Mail Roadis a project born of a commitment to place. We strive to produce wines of uncompromising excellence and distinction. Impossible-to-forget wines. Wines that open hearts and engage minds. Wines that are powerful, yet graceful and balanced. Wines that reveal the passion and uncompromising craft that went in their creation.
Fifty miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California, on a steep, south-facing cliff, a short few miles from the Pacific Ocean, Mail Road meets its end at the geographic center of The Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the historic and iconic Mt. Carmel Vineyard. The wines produced by Mt. Carmel fruit are remarkable in their lean toward site specifically and marked by deep concentration, exceptional depth, structural complexity and bracing acidity.
Summary
The Mail Road Chardonnay from the Mount Carmel Vineyard in 2019 is a refined expression of California's cool climate. This wine is crafted from grapes grown on diatomaceous marine soils, benefiting from the vineyard's unique terroir. The winemaking process involves small lot production with barrel fermentation, resulting in a complex, elegantly layered profile. Tasting notes reveal a bright and fresh character, with citrus and orchard fruits complemented by a subtle nuttiness and toasty undertones. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with a tangy acidity and saline finish that enhances its overall freshness and depth. This Chardonnay is anticipated to evolve beautifully over the next several years.
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