United States
California
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins United States > California
Appellation Lake County
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking 100% Chardonnay, coming from 30-year-old, CCOF certified Organic vines near Lakeport. Chablis Style
Aging 2/3 Stainless Steel. 1/3 Neutral Oak
Alcohol Content 13.0 %
Production 600 cases
Serendipity Markets Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes This Chardonnay showcases aromas of green apples, white hedge flowers and lime blossoms that gracefully make way for flavors of poached Russet apples, Meyer lemon and honeycomb, that are best described as a combination of wildflowers and beeswax. The mouthfeel is elegant and bright, followed by an extended citrus-inspired finish.
Overall Chablis Style. Crisp and Refreshing
Mouthfeel Elegant and bright, followed by citrus
Aromas green apples, white hedge flowers and lime blossoms that gracefully make way for flavors of pears
Selling Point Organic, Small production, Chablis Style
Pairings Fish or Chicken with Lemon, arugula salad. Think Citrus
Sustainability Certified Sustainable , Vegan , Organic In Practice
The Story
The Land
The Dancing Crow Chardonnay comes from the west side of the Lake County AVA, near the town of Lakeport. At an elevation of only 1,350 feet, these vines are planted in a low-lying area, compared to surrounding vineyards. This is one of the coolest microclimates in the county – making it ideal for growing Chardonnay grapes. During summer months, Lake County sees hot daytime temperatures; yet, the vines are able to recover from the heat of the day and respire at night due to the evening’s cool coastal breezes, which are pulled across the Mayacamas mountain range by the vast size of Clear Lake. This distinctive combination of factors (1350 ft. elevation, cool microclimate, hot days and cold nights) all
work in concert to create a unique terroir that allows us to emulate the beautiful Chardonnays of Chablis at 13% alcohol – highlighting floral & pome fruit flavors with a refreshingly bright acidity.
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About Dancing Crow
Brand Story
One cool, Spring day in the shadow of Mt. Konocti, a family came to lay out their vineyard using straw to mark the vines. While feasting during their midday lunch they saw a murder of crows dancing around the straw, which made them laugh. Yet, when they looked again, the crows and the straw were gone. The family learned two things that day: be wary of dancing crows, and what to name their vineyard.
Brand Story
One cool, Spring day in the shadow of Mt. Konocti, a family came to lay out their vineyard using straw to mark the vines. While feasting during their midday lunch they saw a murder of crows dancing around the straw, which made them laugh. Yet, when they looked again, the crows and the straw were gone. The family learned two things that day: be wary of dancing crows, and what to name their vineyard.
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