VINTAGE
The 2013 vintage picked up right where the 2012 left off with
another ideal growing season. A warm, dry spring and early
bud break was followed by a long, sunny summer with
consistently moderate temperatures. Dry conditions prevailed
throughout the season due to the absence of any significant
precipitation. Cooperative weather, healthy vines and even
ripening jump started one of the earliest harvests in recent
history resulting in bright, vibrant and balanced Chardonnay.
WINE
Distinct and elegant, Irony Napa Valley Chardonnay offers beautiful
aromas of melon, white peach and lemon with hints of vanilla from
oak aging. The palate is rich and full with flavors of yellow apple and
pear followed by a lingering finish.
Enjoy Irony Chardonnay paired with roast chicken, light cheeses,
pasta in cream sauce and grilled shrimp.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Barrel Aging: 2 - 6 months in French and American Oak
Alcohol: 14.5% by volume
Acidity: 0.57 g/100ml
Total RS: 0.02g/100ml
IRONY WINES
Irony wines exemplify careful selection of grapes from prized
vineyards in Monterey and Napa Valley. We crush and ferment
the lots separately and then choose the best for our final blends.
These Small Lot Reserve wines proudly display their impressive
pedigree while offering a reliable, everyday treat for the
discerning wine drinker.
WINEMAKING
Our Chardonnay grapes are picked in the cool, early morning hours
to ensure that the fresh fruit flavor and balanced acidity is captured
at the peak of ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery, the whole grape
clusters are gently pressed. The cool, fresh juice is moved to
stainless steel tanks and allowed to settle overnight. The juice is
then racked to a mix of American and French oak barrels for
fermentation. Following the completion of primary fermentation,
secondary (malolactic) fermentation begins. This process helps to
soften the acidity in the wine as well as enhance the full, creamy
mouth-feel. The barrels are stirred twice a month to integrate the
yeast, further enhancing the textural aspects of the wine. After 6
months of barrel aging, the wine is ready for bottling.
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VITICULTURE
The grapes for Irony Chardonnay come from a number of
premium vineyards in the Napa Valley including Oak Knoll
District of Napa Valley, Oakville and Yountville. These
growing regions along the valley floor offer ripe stone fruit
flavors, apple and pear with a touch of minerality. Together,
these vineyards create a beautifully balanced Chardonnay.
2013 NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY