2018 Maggy Hawk Skycrest Vineyard Chardonnay
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2028 |
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Description
The Skycrest Vineyard is the highest location in Anderson Valley, at nearly 2,000 feet above sea level in the hills northeast of Boonville. The blocks for Maggy Hawk's Skycrest Chardonnay are at the very top of the steep slopes. The cooler temperatures and stressful growing conditions cause the grapes to ripen slowly, giving them more depth and character.
The Chardonnay was harvested at night to keep the fruit cold when it arrives at the winery. After pressing, the Chardonnay was sent to barrels to ferment, with a small portion going to stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation took place naturally, allowing the wine to develop slowly and steadily. The wine is then aged for 16 months in a mix of French and Austrian oak barrels before being bottled.
Winemmakers Notes: "Focused, fresh and bright. The 2018 Skycrest Vineyard Chardonnay offers a complex mix of citrus, tropical and stone fruit that can only be achieved from this elevation. The unique blend of white peach, papaya, lemon tart and floral aromas blend seamlessly into a light and fresh palate of Cara Cara Orange, almond and hints of ground ginger. The acidity is lazer focused throughout the wine and highlights the incredible texture and delightfully long finish."
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Anderson Valley |
| Winery | Maggy Hawk |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Wijnhuis
In the beautiful Anderson Valley you will find Maggy Hawk - an estate that focuses on creating wines that highlight the purity of the grape. All their wines have a profound elegance and have a sense of place.
Winemaker Sarah Wuethrich harnesses the diversity of each and every vineyard, each able to add another layer to the characteristic of the final wine. Each has its own style and story to tell. Together, they offer a unique view of the remote Anderson Valley. The plots are vinified separately as much as possible, and as little intervention as possible is made in the cellars in order to highlight the unique character of each plot as much as possible. Sarah grew up in California and was inspired by her father, a 'hobby winemaker', to pursue winemaking training. While working at various wineries in California, her interest in 'cool climate' wines grew.
The nearby ocean provides coolness to the valley, regularly filling the valley with a thick layer of fog. Nature plays the leading role here: small vineyards are surrounded by large coastal redwoods and large boulders. The vineyard sites are often steep, with low fertility, poor soils. But it is precisely these extreme conditions in which the grapes feel at home. The cool climate and poor soil provide grapes with a nice balance between ripeness, aromas and freshness. Wines from this area are pure and have a beautiful elegance.
