2020 Westwood Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
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The 2020 Westwood Sangiacomo "Roberts Road" Chardonnay presents a pale straw color in the glass, shimmering with hints of golden hues. Its clarity is impeccable, reflecting the wine's purity. As you bring the glass to your nose, the aromatics of this Chardonnay captivate the senses. Aromas of ripe citrus fruits such as lemon and grapefruit dance alongside vibrant orchard fruits like crisp apple and pear. The bouquet is further enhanced by subtle floral notes, delicate hints of honeysuckle, and a touch of vanilla from well-integrated oak.
93 Pts - Tasting Panel Magazine
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Vineyard Designation
Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard
Harvest Date
9/16/20
Sugar
23.3 Brix at Harvest
Acid
6.0g/L
pH
3.51
Cases Produced
320 Cases
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Rich acidity, bright, focused aromas of fuji apple and Asian pear, and crushed limestone. The 2020 shows spectacular minerality and a viscous,mouth-filling textural quality.
Vineyard Notes
Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast AVA and is influenced by the fog of the nearby Pacific Ocean. It stays blanketed and cool until mid-day, allowing for gentle ripening. Well-drained, silty gravel soil imparts minerality and a complex richness.
Production Notes
The fruit was hand-harvested at night, then whole-cluster pressed. Barrel fermented, aged sur lie in small lots using new French oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Other Notes
Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Clones 95 and 17, Roberts Road Blocks 12 and 18
