Lioco Sonoma Chardonnay 2007
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Lioco
Region: Sonoma County, California
This is the wine we wanted to make in 2006, but had neither the raw material nor the facility to do so. In 2007, it all came together-a small, concentrated crop of Chardonnay and a premium winemaking facility giving us full control of the elevage. What is immediately noticeable in the wine is freshness. Where the 2006 was rich, this wine is vivid. Unencumbered by oak, the fruit and soil character are on display. A band of chalky minerality cuts through the green pears, grapefruit, and chamomile blossoms.
"This unoaked, naturally fermented Chardonnay is made from a selection of vineyards planted on rocky, alluvial "creek-bed" soils. It's creamy and brad, with honeydew melon flavors and floral scents of apple blossoms and thistles. A simple, smooth Chardonnay for prawns grilled with butter-and-sugar corn." 90 Points
Wine & Spirits
June 2009
