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2022 Westwood Chardonnay, Founder's Reserve, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

2022 Westwood Chardonnay, Founder's Reserve, Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast

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2022 was a tale of two harvests, resulting in wines with a diverse range of flavors from crisp and vibrant to bold and powerful. Our second bottling of the Founder’s Reserve Chardonnay, crafted by Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, embodies elegance and refinement. With a radiant golden hue and alluring aromas of citrus blossoms and toasted vanilla, it offers a sensory journey of ripe pear, tropical fruits, and a delicate hint of butterscotch.

94 Points | International Wine Report

"The Robert's Road Vineyard Chardonnay from Westwood is fantastic in 2022. It begins with an inviting bouquet of tangerine, key lime pie, quince, tropical fruits, straw, toasted brioche, crushed stone and white flower.. On the palate this is full-bodied chardonnay with a delicious creamy texture and fantastic natural acidity that adds balance to this wine. Fantastic on release, but there is no doubt that this will gain complexity with a few years of bottle age, and can last over a decade in the cellar."

Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
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