Rosella’s Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Lucia Highlands, 2025
We first made Rosella’s Vineyard Chardonnay in 2010. The vineyard’s long season gives Chardonnay time to build flavor without losing brightness, while the toasty oak adds “deep bass notes.” It has its own place in our history, with plenty left for us to find.
2025 Winemaker’s Note
Bright citrus aromas of fresh lemon and peach with notes of graham cracker and vanilla. The scents carry through to the palate with fresh citrus flavors and a creamy texture with a touch of buttered toast. Slightly oily mouthfeel tempered by just enough acidity to keep it bright and expansive. So incredibly yummy.
Wine Details
- Harvested
- 10/13/2025
- Clones
- 96
- Brix at Harvest
- 24.2
- Alcohol
- 13.75%
- pH
- 3.42
- Malic Acid
- 1.1 g/lt
- Glucose/Fructose
- 1.4 g/lt
- Cases Produced
- 50
Winemaking
Processing: Pressed to Tank.
Pre-Fermentation Additions: Bentonite, SO2 (70ppm), ColorPro (80ppm).
Racking: Racked to another tank after 2 days.
Fermentation Additions: Yeast D254, ML Prime Bacteria, Fermaid-K.
Fermentation: Finished fermentation in new Seguin Moreau Missouri Oak Barrels (Medium Toast+ with Toasted Heads) for 2 months.
Barrel Aging: Transferred to neutral oak barrels.
Bottled: September 9, 2026