Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay Anderson Valley 2019
2019, Anderson Valley, California, USA
Long Meadow Ranch Chardonnay Anderson Valley 2019
Chardonnay
Long Meadow Ranch
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Profile & Story
Grown on Long Meadow Ranch's Anderson Valley Estate. 100% Chardonnay, aged 16 months in new French oak followed by five months in stainless-steel tank. Producer's growing-season note (2021 vintage): an extreme, low-yielding drought vintage with mild spring and summer conditions let the fruit ripen slowly, concentrating aroma and flavor while keeping acidity high.
Tasting Notes
“Very youthful pale green with a golden hue. The 2021 Anderson Valley Chardonnay shows great elegance and energy from the beginning. Refreshing and complex, it is an elegant and racy Chardonnay with plenty of tension and vigor. Citrus and pear characteristics combine with floral components to create a lively and controlled wine.” – Stéphane Vivier (note: producer's tasting note is published for the 2021 vintage; this list's printed vintage is 2019, same wine/label. Critic scores were not carried over for this reason.)
Pairing Recommendation
Roast chicken, grilled salmon, and risotto with wild mushrooms; also pairs with a kale salad.