Ironstone Chardonnay 2022
Overview
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The Ironstone Chardonnay exhibits refreshing aromas of fresh green apples, citrus and tropical fruits. As it dances across the palate, light citrus layered with fresh peaches, fills the mouth as soft vanilla and oak notes linger. Good acidity gives it a crisp balance with a creamy, medium-length finish. |
Wine Facts
VITICULTURE: The Kautz Family was the first to plant Chardonnay in the Lodi region and, today, they grow Chardonnay in several of Lodi’s sub-appellations, including Sloughhouse, Alta Mesa, and Mokelumne River. The grapes from these different vineyards, when combined, create a more complex wine than one location alone.
VINIFICATION: The Ironstone Chardonnay spent four months aging in new French and American oak.
SERVING HINTS: This Chardonnay is extremely versatile and pairs well with many types of cuisine. For a starter, try it with French onion soup. It’s a classic with fish and shellfish. Trout almandine and grilled scallops are also excellent pairing choices.
FAMILY: In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region and in 1958, John Kautz Farms was founded. In 1988, John and his wife Gail, along with their children, Stephen, Kurt, Joan and Jack, built a state-of-the-art winery and entertainment facility in the town of Murphys, the heart of the Gold Rush era, producing their first vintage in 1989. They followed this purchase with Bear Creek, one of the oldest continuously running wineries in Lodi, in 1997. Their vineyard holdings grew exponentially over the next 30 years, to 7,000 acres in both the Sierra Foothills and Lodi. Ironstone’s location in Calaveras County, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Sierras,” boasts mineral-rich, volcanic terroir, ideal for growing the wide range of varieties that run the gamut, from Chenin Blanc to Zinfandel.
VINIFICATION: The Ironstone Chardonnay spent four months aging in new French and American oak.
SERVING HINTS: This Chardonnay is extremely versatile and pairs well with many types of cuisine. For a starter, try it with French onion soup. It’s a classic with fish and shellfish. Trout almandine and grilled scallops are also excellent pairing choices.
FAMILY: In 1926, the Kautz family began farming in the Lodi region and in 1958, John Kautz Farms was founded. In 1988, John and his wife Gail, along with their children, Stephen, Kurt, Joan and Jack, built a state-of-the-art winery and entertainment facility in the town of Murphys, the heart of the Gold Rush era, producing their first vintage in 1989. They followed this purchase with Bear Creek, one of the oldest continuously running wineries in Lodi, in 1997. Their vineyard holdings grew exponentially over the next 30 years, to 7,000 acres in both the Sierra Foothills and Lodi. Ironstone’s location in Calaveras County, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Sierras,” boasts mineral-rich, volcanic terroir, ideal for growing the wide range of varieties that run the gamut, from Chenin Blanc to Zinfandel.
Producer: Ironstone Vineyards
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1.62 G/L
pH: 3.6
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1.62 G/L
pH: 3.6
Press Highlights
2021: 90 Pts - Tasting Panel, Dec 20232017: 'Best Buy' - Wine & Spirits, Oct 2018
2015: 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, May 2017
2015: 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, May 2017
2014: 89 Pts - 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, April 2016
2013: 'Gold Medal' - Calaveras County Wine Competition 2015
2012: 'Bronze Medal' - Calaveras County Wine Competition, May 2014
2012: 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2014
2010: 90 Pts - Justwinepoints.com, Mar 2012
Ironstone Vineyards 2012 Grower of the Year, John Kautz Family, California Association of Wine Grape Growers, Jan 2012
Ironstone Vineyards, 2011 Best of Lodi Award, US Commerce Association, Sept 2011
Ironstone Vineyards 2014 Top 25 Most Awesome Tasting Rooms in California, IntoWine, Michael Cervin, May 2014
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