Lot #53 Rombauer Vineyards

Homage to Home

Chardonnay
  • Home Ranch
  • Carneros

2023
5 CASES

ABOUT THE WINE:

The Sangiacomo family has farmed the Carneros region for generations. The fruit for “Home Ranch” comes from Home 82, the oldest block at the Sangiacomo family’s original homestead located on the Sonoma County side of the cool, windy Carneros region. This single vineyard designate showcases the distinct character of the vineyard. Planted in 1982, these old vines have small yields of exceptionally dense grapes.

“Home Ranch” was whole-cluster pressed and cold settled overnight. The wine was then racked into 500L French oak puncheons for primary and secondary fermentation. Stirring, or bâtonnage, of the barrels occurred weekly for a creamy, plush texture. This special wine was then aged in a single, new 300-liter cigar French oak barrel.

Expect ripe yellow peach and pie crust intertwining with honeysuckle on the nose and palate which, blend seamlessly with subtle oak. An exceptionally rich mid palate gives way to a long finish with more candied flavors, spiciness and richness of oak.

WINEMAKER(S): Richie Allen

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: June 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: December 2024

National Distribution: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, Washington, DC

International Distribution: Includes England, Norway; please inquire for additional countries.

A winemaker dinner or store visit is offered in your market as part of this lot. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.