Elizabeth Spencer
Proprietor Selected
2019 Chardonnay
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Auction 25 | Lot No. 35
Vintage: 2019
Elizabeth Spencer
Proprietor Selected
Chardonnay
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine displays floral aromas with a touch of citrus
- Balanced acidity with delicate oak integration and an elegant, bright finish
- A luscious, full-bodied and complex wine with a vibrant mouthfeel
- Aging for 15 months in a single, neutral 60-gallon French oak barrel
Description
Grapes for this 2019 Chardonnay were harvested in the cool, early morning hours and then fermented allowing the native yeasts to prevail. The wine spent 15 month aging in neutral French Oak barrels whereby it gained additional nuances and complexity. The 2019 growing season was characterized by a long, even ripening of the grapes which influenced the making of this full, complex chardonnay with concentrated aromas and flavors. This wine is delicious and quite food friendly, pairing wonderfully with a variety of foods especially fish such halibut or sole to lobster and also chicken, pasta dishes and grilled vegetables.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Sarah Vandendriessche
Winemaker, Elizabeth Spencer
Joined Elizabeth Spencer in 2010 as Winemaker. Previous experience at Scholium Project; Robert Sinskey Vineyards,Krupp Brothers Estates/Stagecoach Vineyards, White Rock Vineyards. We have a stellar winemaking team at Elizabeth Spencer. Spencer Graham is Director of Winemaking. He determined the original style of our wines and established the long term relationships with our grape growers. Sarah Vandendriessche is the Winemaker, overseeing all aspects of production, from managing vineyard practices through to bottling. Spencer and Sarah work together on all final blends. Robbie Meyer is our consulting winemaker.
Country born: Unites States
Education: North Carolina State, Biology Major. Winemaking experience through hands-on practice under mentorship and tutoring of Nigel Kinsman and Abe Schoener.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We buy from a handful of premiere grape growers, with whom we work from vintage to vintage. Our winemaking philosophy adheres to a classical tradition. The model for all of our wines is intensity without excess weight, purity, persistence and length.
Winery Distribution
Elizabeth Spencer is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Elizabeth Spencer Contact: Nichole Peterson
Domestic:
- Arizona ( Alliance Beverage )
- California ( Winebow )
- Colorado ( Maverick )
- Connecticut ( Winebow )
- Florida ( Winebow )
- Georgia ( Winebow )
- Hawaii ( Youngs Market )
- Illinois ( Winebow )
- Indiana ( J.W. Thornton )
- Indiana ( Carroll Company )
- Kansas ( Standard Beverage )
- Massachusetts ( Horizon Beverage )
- Michigan ( Great Lakes Wine )
- Nebraska ( Johnson Brothers )
- New York ( Winebow )
- Oklahoma ( Premium Brands )
- South Dakota ( Johnson Brothers )
- Texas ( Mexcor )
- Vermont ( Farrell Distributing )
- Virginia ( Winebow )
- Washington ( Winebow )
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