Apothic Chardonnay 2022

Our appealing Apothic Chardonnay opens with generous notes of crisp red and green apple, layered with hints of honey, caramel and vanilla. Viognier in the blend adds intriguing aromatic floral and tropical fruit characteristics. This luscious wine offers a silky-smooth texture and a bright, lively finish.

Viticulture Notes:

The grapes for this Chardonnay are primarily sourced from California's Lodi Delta region, known for its cool evenings, warm days, and ability to produce fragrant, concentrated, and silky-textured fruit. The region's climate helps create wines with vibrant acidity and concentrated flavors, showcasing the unique qualities of this area.

Winemaking Notes:

We harvested a majority of the grapes for our Apothic Chardonnay at night in cool temperatures to preserve the character of the fruit. The fruit was whole-cluster pressed, then the juice settled and was racked to tank to optimize clarity and mouthfeel. The Chardonnay underwent partial malolactic fermentation and was fermented on selected oak with sur lie aging, enhancing the wine’s delicate fruit flavors while adding subtle caramel, cream and spice characteristics. A portion of the Chardonnay and Viognier were fermented in stainless-steel tanks.