2013 Chardonnay Beauregard Ranch
Beauregard Ranch
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Ben Lomond Mountain
Harvest Date
September 9th, 2013
Aging
20% new French oak
Bottling Date
August 2014
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine Advocate
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In the glass: Asian pear, jasmine, stone fruit nectar & brioche
In the mouth: Nectarine, cashew butter, light spice & papaya
The finish: Mango, honeydew, soft, luscious with crisp acidity
Awards
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Double Gold Winner
Vineyard Notes
The Beauregard Ranch vineyard is located in the heart of the Ben Lomond Mountain (Bonny Doon) and sits at an elevation of 700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot noir, clones of Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production Notes
145 cases produced