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NORIA Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2021
NORIA Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2021
Type: White
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Berkley, California
Winery: Noria Winery
Fermentation Vessel: 100% barrel fermentation
Cooperage: Aged for 10 months in 100% French Oak (25% new oak)
Aged: 10 months
ABV: 13.9%
Size: 750ml
Food Pairings: Yakitori, Grilled shell fish, Salmon au gratin
Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay has intense aromas of apricot, lime, golden apple, honeysuckle as well as nuances of cardamom, tarragon, and basil. Focused citrus flavor quickly develops on the palate. Lively, natural acidity is balanced well with elegant mouthfeel. Hints of honey, caramel, and bay leaf add complexity and melt into a long finish. Vibrant and refined.
Vineyard: Noria
Founded: 2010
Vineyard Notes: Born and raised in Tokyo, Nori first learned about fine wine at his uncle’s Italian restaurant. After graduating from UC Davis with a viticulture and enology degree in 2002, he worked as a winemaker at several wineries in Napa and Sonoma. He started his own brand, NORIA, in 2010. Noria means “waterwheel” in Spanish. The image of water, nature and the basic energy of life associated with waterwheels overlaps with the elements of wine. The firework-like splash logo represents fun times in life shared with Noria wines.
