Chardonnay from Linda Vista Vineyards managed by Steve Mathiason
Brand: Donkey & Goat Winery
Product: Linda Vista Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Color: White
Origin: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Capacity: 750ml
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
TASTING
It has complex aromas of citrus, brioche, dried apple, etc. Although no new oak is used, it also has a subtle nutty aroma, which is perfectly balanced with various nuances such as honey and herbs.
COMMENT
Donkey & Goat Winery (donkey = donkey, goat = goat) is an urban winery run by female winemaker Tracy in Berkeley, San Francisco.
He studied winemaking in the Rhone region to master the basics of winemaking, and founded Donkey & Goat in 2001. Utilizing the time-honored traditional technique of "natural winemaking" he learned in France, he practices winemaking that makes the most of the grapes grown in the region.
It has now grown into one of California's leading wineries for "natural wine."
WINEMAKING
These grapes are from Linda Vista Vineyard, managed by Steve Mathiasson. The vineyard is located in Oak Knoll, on the southern valley floor of Napa Valley. This area is relatively cool and is known as a good place to grow Chardonnay.