2021 Quaker Run Chardonnay
2021 Quaker Run Chardonnay
94 Points - Decanter
Critically acclaimed, the 2021 Quaker Run Chardonnay represents its unique Virginia terroir. This Chardonnay features notes of lemon curd, white stone fruits, allspice, and starfruit. Distinguished by its extended fermentation and lees contact it offers a well-balanced harmony of acidity, texture, and a subtle phenolic character. As a proud expression of our revered mountainside vineyard, Quaker Run Chardonnay stands as a testament to the distinctive qualities and meticulous attention to detail that define its production.
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Composition / Blend
100% Chardonnay
Size
750mL
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
pH
3.39
Aging
Aged for 16 months on lees, 12 months in 500L barrels with light and medium toasts, and an additional 4 months on the lees in stainless steel before bottling. Will drink well from 2024-2035.
Bottling Date
17 February, 2023
Alcohol %
12.9
Vineyard Notes
In the lively spirit of Virginia, 2021 was an exciting vintage for Early Mountain. It very much reflects the impact of site, with regions throughout the state experiencing highly varying climatic events, greatly influencing the dynamic range in fruit attributes.
Early spring, we gratefully saw few frost events, escaping significant fruit damage. Despite some early season rains, bloom-time in the vineyard was quite dry, allowing for a good fruit set. With warm daytime temperatures throughout most of the growing season, we saw high and even ripening throughout both Quaker Run and Early Mountain vineyards. The late season rains, leading to harvest were also accompanied by notable drying (this was doubly obvious when tending to our new plantings, which need water!). Overall, despite harvest-time rainfall, we could not have asked for a better result.
Aging
Aged for 16 months on lees, 12 months in 500L barrels with light and medium toasts, and an additional 4 months on the lees in stainless steel before bottling. Will drink well from 2024-2035.