California, (Lodi AVA)
100% Chardonnay
14.5%
Peirano Estate Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Lodi, California, has been cultivating grapes since the late 1800s. Their 2022 Chardonnay from the Heritage Collection is crafted using a dual-harvest technique, where half the grapes are picked early to retain acidity, and the other half later to capture ripe sugars. The wine undergoes barrel aging in French and American oak (15% new) with biweekly lees stirring, enhancing its complexity and structure.
TASTING NOTES: This Chardonnay exhibits vibrant aromas of baked apple, pear cobbler, Asian pears, guava, and Golden Delicious apples, complemented by hints of apple cinnamon dumpling. On the palate, it offers complex flavors of sweet, rich Asian pears, butterscotch, spiced baked apple cobbler, and Golden Delicious apples. Soft hints of cookie dough and butterscotch candy round out the wine, leading to a seductive, long, lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS: This wine pairs well with sautéed fish, pork loin, and semi-hard cheeses like Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam, enhancing creaminess.
