Folie a Deux Chardonnay 2022

The 2022 Folie à Deux Chardonnay is opulent and alluring. Indicative of its cool climate origins, this wine has a bright acidity beneath notes of lemon verbena, white flowers, and tea leaves. Flavors of tropical fruit, apple, and pear are accompanied by medium acidity, a dense structure, and a creamy smooth finish.

Some of the most globally renowned Chardonnay is made from Russian River Valley fruit. The grapes for the 2022 Folie à Deux Chardonnay were sourced primarily from vineyards in this acclaimed AVA. Cooling fog from the Pacific Ocean blankets the Russian River Valley’s vineyards, reducing temperatures by 35 to 40 degrees at night and fostering a long, even growing season.

The fruit for this Chardonnay was selected from premier vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley. Following harvest, the grapes were fermented in French oak (12% new) to maintain bright acidity, add complexity, and showcase the variety’s rich fruit flavors. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and then barrel aged for 5 months