BREA Wine Co. Chardonnay, Central Coast, California 2024
BREA's 2024 Chardonnay is a statewide blend from certified organic (CCOF) sites: Kevin Olson Vineyard in Prunedale on the Central Coast, one of the coldest vineyards in California (that's where the acid backbone comes from), plus Stiletto Vineyard and a vineyard in Napa's Oak Knoll District, where sunshine meets San Pablo Bay winds. Fresh, balanced and made with a light, natural touch.
Tasting Notes
"Expect a bright, balanced Chardonnay: crisp orchard and citrus fruit with gentle creaminess from neutral barrels and full malolactic, held up by cool-climate acidity." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: California (Central Coast and Napa Valley fruit)
Vineyard: Kevin Olson Vineyard (Prunedale; planted 1999, sandy soils), Stiletto Vineyard and an Oak Knoll District (Napa) vineyard
Farming Practice: Certified organic (CCOF); hand-picked
Winemaking: Picked at 21–21.5 brix after a wet winter and a very warm summer; gently foot-trodden, then direct to press; native-yeast barrel fermentation; full malolactic; 7 months in neutral French oak; vegan
Production: 938 cases
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled with roast chicken, fish tacos or soft cheeses