La Sirena – Chardonnay
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USA - CA
Sonoma County
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins USA - CA > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley
Appellation Russian River Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking No malolactic fermentation.
Aging 8 months in steel drums & French oak (10% new)
Production 161 cases
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Aromatic & mouthwatering
Aromas Green apple, pineapple & crème brulee with clean minerality & a touch of toasty oak
Mouthfeel Fresh & layered
Tasting Notes Sourced from the original 1969 planting of the Rued clone of Chardonnay, which is known for its somewhat tropical aromatics - some even refer to it as the Muscat clone of Chardonnay. Brilliant light straw in color with beautiful aromatics: green apple, pineapple, grapefruit, minerality, crème brulee, and a touch of toasty French Oak. Across the palate it’s layered with flavors similar to the aromas, with crisp acidity in a fresh, mouthwatering Chablis-like style (non-malolactic). The minerality of place comes through from the rocky hillside vineyard in the Russian River Valley
The Story
La Sirena Chardonnay is back! Our first vintage back in 2016 was such a hit, we decided to make it again for the 2019 vintage. I have made Chardonnay a number of times for my clients over the years, but I was not compelled to make my own until a special vineyard site became available in 2016. Well-known vineyard manager Ulises Valdez (who sadly passed away in 2018) had a few tons available from the Rued family original vineyard planted in 1969. I was enticed to have a look, and was immediately taken with the magnificent old vines, their large gnarly trunks and arms. I couldn’t resist working with such a special site, and La Sirena Chardonnay was born.
About La Sirena
Brand Story
La Sirena makes around 2,000 cases of 6 different wines each year: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirate TreasuRed, Le Barrettage, Grenache, Art Bus and Moscato Azul. All the wines are small production lots made with great care and the highest quality in mind. Based in winemaker Heidi Barrett’s hometown of Calistoga, these wines are near and dear to her heart – literally. Heidi’s home vineyards provide much of the Cab and Syrah she uses in her wines. Heidi loves having her own brand – creating, experimenting, and being free to explore and express herself through her work, while also giving her fans the delicious wines they have come to expect from her.
Brand Story
La Sirena makes around 2,000 cases of 6 different wines each year: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirate TreasuRed, Le Barrettage, Grenache, Art Bus and Moscato Azul. All the wines are small production lots made with great care and the highest quality in mind. Based in winemaker Heidi Barrett’s hometown of Calistoga, these wines are near and dear to her heart – literally. Heidi’s home vineyards provide much of the Cab and Syrah she uses in her wines. Heidi loves having her own brand – creating, experimenting, and being free to explore and express herself through her work, while also giving her fans the delicious wines they have come to expect from her.
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