Richard Bruno and Chris Condos are first generation, California family winemakers in the Napa. Their focus was then, and remains searching California’s coastal vineyards and special microclimates in search of the best vineyards grown by the state’s best growers. The long-term partners consider their humble roots in the development of products and mandate that each wine offer considerable high quality-to-price ratio. What this means is each wine is literally hand crafted from single vineyards and made with a small lot philosophy. From Coastal Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinum makes varietal wines from single vineyards and appellations throughout California. We are committed to experimenting and learning new winemaking methods while preserving an old world approachr
6-Pack: 2018 Sierra Del Mar Vineyard Chardonnay
Features
2018 Sierra Del Mar Vineyard Chardonnay
Pale gold color with perfumed Chardonnay varietal character with lemon tart, wax, clove and honeycomb. The palate is ripe with green apple and some baked apple flavors as well. On the palate the wine has juicy tangerine flavors with kiwi and passion fruit. Soft creamy lactic acid tones texture the mid palate through to the finish and expose apricot flesh and finish dry with slightly bitter, but juicy apple seed.
This Chardonnay pairs well with salmon gravlax served with finely sliced cucumber, lemon, dill and capers. You might also try it with grilled salmon and herb butter served with rustic, chunky mashed red potatoes with roasted garlic and broccolini. It lends itself well to cheeses and charcuterie, but its crisp profile makes an enjoyable apperif wine on a warm summer night.
Appellation: 60% Monterey, 40% Paso Robles
Winemaker: Richard Bruno
Alcohol: 13.8%
Total Acidity: 6.58g/L
pH: 3.53
Residual Sugar: 0.14g/L (dry)
Fermentation: 100% Stainless Steel, no Malo-Lactic fermentation
Production: 500 cases
Winery: Vinum Cellars
Owners: Richard Bruno and Chris Condos
Founded: 1997
Location: Napa, California
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