Description
White Wine
Wine of California, U.S.A.
Has Won More than 2,000 Awards Worldwide
Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay is creamy and vibrant, bursting with pineapple aromas and layers of toasty oak that perfectly complement the smooth and delicious vanilla finish. Perfect to enjoy with salad, pasta and seafood.
© 2020 Barefoot Cellars
Type of Closure: Screwcap
Current Vintage: 2019
Producer: E&J Gallo Winery
Grape Variety: Verdelho, Chardonnay
Winemaker: E&J Gallo Winery
Agent: E&J Gallo Winery
Vinification Details: The grapes for Barefoot Chardonnay were harvested at optimum ripeness, which allowed for easy extraction of rich colour and velvety tannins. The winemaker selected aromatic yeast strains and employed a warm fermentation process, which has resulted in a wine with more flavour and fruitier aromatics. Proper storage after fermentation has helped to build complexity on the palate and bring a nice balance to the wine.
History: The 2019 season started out normal. There was a significant rain event in mid-May. Post rain event had excellent growing conditions for the rest of the season. The season brought consistent temperatures with just enough heat for good canopy growth, development of flavours, and ripening without impacting acidity.
Regional Information: About 100 kilometres from San Francisco and sitting at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California’s Central Valley produces Chardonnay fruit of outstanding quality. Consistently favourable weather conditions create a growing season in which the grapes enjoy plenty of hang time. Not only does this region enjoy the benefits of the natural protection and favourable microclimate provided by the Sierra Nevada’s, but its soil is also rich in minerals.
Alcohol By Volume: 12.5
Units: 10.1
Taste Category: Perfect to enjoy with salad, pasta and seafood
Tasting Notes: Creamy and fruit forward, Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay offers vanilla and sweet oak aromas with layers of baked apple, pineapple and a lingering, smooth finish
