WINE OVERVIEW
Heron relentlessly focuses on the very best California appellations to create balanced, fresh classics that redefine approachability - embodying the determination of the iconic bird it represents and of Laely Heron, founder of one of the industry’s first female-owned and-produced brands.
Tasting Notes
Zesty citrus and bright granny smith apple notes combined with softer floral and pear aromas, supported by refreshing acidity and lightly toasted oak for a balanced and well textured white.
Food Pairing
This Chardonnay makes a delicious pairing with seafoods like shellfish or flaky lighter fish, spring vegetables or lighter sauced pasta dishes.
Tech Details
- Site: The Mokelumne River is a cooler area of Lodi, which producers Chardonnay fruit that is very bright, textural and clean. Clarksburg white wines always exude elements of minerality, acidity and vibrancy – a welcomed addition to balance out the general plump nature of the Chardonnay varietal.
- Lodi (Mokelumne River): Fruit is very clean and bright and textural. This is a cooler area of Lodi.
- Clarksburg (Yolo): Minerality and acidity and vibrancy.
- Soils:
- Lodi (Mokelumne River): "Tokay Fine Sandy Loam", primarily found in the Lodi, has a well-drained, sandy texture and deep alluvial deposits.
- Clarksburg (Yolo): Vineyards feature a mixture of alluvial and loam soils with some clay streaks.
- Vintage:
- Lodi (Mokelumne River): A wet winter and spring kicked off a late harvest that rang long into the fall.
- Clarksburg (Yolo): Cool temps in late August / September put harvest about three weeks behind normal. October’s ideal weather, with little to no rain, had harvest going through November 1st.
- Fermentation: The grapes were crushed, pressed and fermented for 15 days at 58 degrees. There was no malolactic fermentation.
- Aging: Mainly stainless steel with 10% aged in used oak barrels.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
- Region: 60% Mokelumne River (Lodi) & 40%Clarksburg (Yolo), California
- PH: 3.55
- Alcohol: 13.6%
- Size: 12/750
- UPC: 721170004000
