{"product_id":"alma-rosa-chardonnay-el-jabali-2023-750ml","title":"Alma Rosa Chardonnay, El Jabali 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*COMING SOON*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% whole cluster pressed and transferred to 46% new and 54% neutral French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003eBâttonage weekly until January\u003cbr\u003e50% malolactic fermentation occurred naturally\u003cbr\u003eAged on gross lees in 46% new French oak, then barrels were stirred with lees and transferred to stainless steel tanks for four months before being bottled unfined in January, total aging 14 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage began with a record amount of rainfall, setting the stage for a long, cool growing season that extended into a later harvest. The prolonged ripening period allowed the grapes to develop slowly and gradually, with small berries and clusters. Daily marine breezes from the Pacific Ocean, just 10 miles away, and the absence of extreme weather events created ideal conditions for producing fruit of exceptional quality, bright acidity, concentration and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally planted in 1983 by founder Richard Sanford, Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, has since been redeveloped and replanted. Today, it spans 47 acres across five non-contiguous sites. The 2023 vintage beautifully reflects the character of the vineyard. Pale yellow in the glass, the wine opens with an aromatic bouquet of brioche, honeysuckle and nectarine, complemented by sea salt, wild sage and baking spices. On the palate, a graceful arc of flavors unfolds with bright citrus and orchard fruit, balanced by hints of toasted almond and cream. The finish is long and refined, capturing the salinity of the nearby Pacific Ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Alma Rosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlma Rosa is an estate deeply rooted in the winemaking history of the Santa Rosa Hills in the southern sector of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Here, growing conditions combine sunshine with the powerful cooling influence of onshore winds and fog from the Pacific Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique geography, chilly climate, and clay-loam soils attracted Alma Rosa Founder Richard Sanford to this area in the early 70s where he pioneered Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. Today, under the leadership of Proprietors Bob and Barb Zorich and Winemaker Samra Morris, Alma Rosa remains dedicated to crafting wines that embody the best of the Sta. Rita Hills while preserving the authenticity and sustainability of the estate’s terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/AR_2023ElJabaliChardonnay_TechSheet-1.pdf?v=1777923670\" title=\"Alma Rosa Chardonnay, El Jabali 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Rosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48064446857475,"sku":"P236002","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6918\/6563\/files\/ElJabaliChard.png?v=1777923784","url":"https:\/\/provintners.com\/products\/alma-rosa-chardonnay-el-jabali-2023-750ml","provider":"ProVintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}