Carneros
2022 Nickel & Nickel Grand Sky Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros
Grand Sky vineyard is situated on the northern tip of Carneros and is named after the incredible vista of rolling and dramatic hills found at the site. Intensely aromatic, the palate is filled with bright flavors, firm acidity, and graceful minerality. This inaugural vintage has us excited for more.
Carneros
2022 Nickel & Nickel Grand Sky Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros
Carneros
2022 Nickel & Nickel Grand Sky Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros
Grand Sky vineyard is situated on the northern tip of Carneros and is named after the incredible vista of rolling and dramatic hills found at the site. Intensely aromatic, the palate is filled with bright flavors, firm acidity, and graceful minerality. This inaugural vintage has us excited for more.
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The Details
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Aging
10 months in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% once-used)
Harvest Dates
September 2 & 6, 2022
Release Date
Fall 2023
Winemaker
Joe Harden
A mild March coupled with proactive vineyard management during the summer's high heat produced wines with balanced acidity and great flavors.
The 2022 growing season began with an exceptionally mild March budbreak. By May, vines showed strong shoot growth and average yields ahead of mid-July veraison. Proactive vineyard management, including shade cloths and misting systems, mitigated the impact of summer heat spikes, maintaining great quality. Harvest began on August 22, with grapes showing excellent balanced acidity, freshness, and great flavors. This careful management ensured an overall successful and flavorful harvest season.
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Harvested from Grand Sky Vineyard
Grand Sky Vineyard sits along the northern tip of Carneros as you enter Congress Valley. The incredible vista is the inspiration for the vineyard’s name—Grand Sky. The rolling and dramatic hills are composed of well-drained soils from the Great Valley soil sequence, ranging between 66 million years and 145 million years old. The vineyard’s location and cool climate allow for slow, even ripening, producing a wine that is both fruity and well-balanced with structured acidity.
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