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2021 Westwood Chardonnay, Founder's Reserve, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

2021 Westwood Chardonnay, Founder's Reserve, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

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We are thrilled to present the very first bottling of our 2021 Founder's Reserve Chardonnay, a wine that embodies the vision and passion of Westwood Estate. Crafted by the celebrated winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, this Chardonnay is the epitome of elegance and refinement. With its radiant golden hue and alluring aromas of citrus blossoms and toasted vanilla, it offers a sensory journey that delights the senses. The palate reveals a harmonious balance of bright acidity and luscious flavors of ripe pear, tropical fruits, and a delicate hint of butterscotch. This inaugural release of the Founder's Reserve Chardonnay is a momentous occasion for us, and we are honored to share it with you.

93 Points | International Wine Report

"The 2021 Founders Reserve Chardonnay is a superb effort from Westwood in 2021. The fruit comes from tee Roberts Road Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. It instantly begins with intense aromatics orchard fruits, Meyer lemon, lime, brown butter, and stone fruits along with intense mineral notes, spring flowers, crushed stones, sea spray and toasted brioche nuances that emerge from the glass. On the palate this incredibly focused, with remarkable depth, as layers of delicious flavors expand through the long mineral driven finish. This is simply great today and will flourish for years to come."

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Vineyard Designation
Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard
Harvest Date
9/16/21
Sugar
23.3 Brix at Harvest
Acid
6.0g/L
pH
3.51
Cases Produced
220 Cases
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Rich acidity, bright, focused aromas of fuji apple and Asian pear, and crushed limestone. The 2021 shows spectacular minerality and a viscous,mouth-filling textural quality.
Vineyard Notes
The Sangiacomo "Roberts Road" Vineyard is an iconic and revered site located in the renowned Sonoma Coast region of California. With its distinct terroir and meticulous farming practices, this vineyard has earned a reputation for producing exceptional Chardonnay grapes. Situated in far west end of the Petaluma Gap AVA, the Sangiacomo "Roberts Road" Vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The cooling maritime breezes and fog that sweep through the area provide ideal conditions for growing high-quality Chardonnay grapes.
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