Grapes harvested from Lodi, Central Valley. Aged in American oak barrels.
Apple aromas and tropical flavors typical of Lodi Chardonnay.
Pairings: Cream sauce, chicken, shrimp, pork, blue cheese
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Charles Ivory and JM Burt, founders of Ivory & Burt, which are based in Lodi, California's oldest and newest wine-producing region, were among the earliest settlers in the area. Over time, the area, which grew wheat and watermelons, transformed into grape cultivation, taking advantage of the fertile, mineral-rich soil and Mediterranean microclimate.
This region gained attention in 2015 when it was selected as Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine, but it is also a historic region with Zinfandel grape vines that are over 120 years old. Lodi is the oldest wine producing region, but it can also be said to be the next generation of wine producing region.
Ivory & Bert's head winemaker is David Akiyoshi, former head winemaker at Robert Mondavi, who explores the potential of each variety to create wines that can be enjoyed with food.