Unlike most traditional American Chardonnay, Llano Estacado Chardonnay is unoaked, medium bodied and dry. This wine was blended as juice, and cold fermented in our stainless-steel tanks to create a more fruit forward and aromatic wine. We allowed a partial malolactic fermentation to create a softer texture and for additional complexity. We aged this wine on its lees for 7 months in a stainless-steel tank, with occasional mixing to add some richness on the palate.
By withholding contact with new oak barrels and limiting the degree of malo-lactic fermentation, we achieve a green-gold-tinged wine with crisp acidity, herbal, creamy, lemony citrus fruit flavors, with a smooth yet refreshing finish.
This unoaked Chardonnay is a fine accompaniment to many foods including oysters, sushi, soft cheeses such as Brie, light fish dishes, poultry, and cured meats. Serve cold (45-48 degrees) in a white wine glass with a narrow aperture. Enjoy!
