Schug Carneros Estate Winery
Schug Chardonnay Carneros
2019
- Sustainable
- Vegan
About this winery
Schug Carneros Estate Winery celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first vintage, made when a passion for Pinot Noir led patriarch Walter Schug to establish his own label and eventually leave Joseph Phelps, where he was the founding winemaker crafting wines that put Napa Valley on the map. Now the family-owned winery is entering a new chapter, with dynamic young German-American winemaker Johannes Scheid bringing modern touches to the estate’s European-styled wines. Schug’s 100-year-old...
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Product notes
This classic Chardonnay Carneros was grown primarily on the Schug Estate vineyard, with additional barrels from their partner producers Ricci, Wildcat and Iund Vineyards.
Production notes
Manual harvest from September 26 to October 22. 100% traditional European-style fermentation in barrels. No malolactic fermentation. Aging on lees for 8 months in new 20% French oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Powerful and rich wine with a refreshing and elegant finish. Ripe, spicy and tropical bouquet with flavors reminiscent of citrus, pears and apples. Its well-balanced acidity gives it a clean and crunchy finish, which makes it an excellent wine for gastronomy.