Jake Busching 2021 Chardonnay

The fruit for this wine was grown by Jake at two of his client vineyards in separate areas of the Montcello AVA.

Bellefox is clay based soil at 800' elevation and Beacon Tree is at 400' in elevation but on Nason Tatum series soils. Both vineyards produce exceptional fruit that is reflected in the blend. The wine was fermented and aged 10 months in barrel with diverse yeast strains and low levels of malolactic conversion. The result is a lush body loaded with ripe chardonnay chacters like pear and apple with a balanced acidity to pair with food. 20% new French oak was used to assure longevity and strength of palate. Age 5-12 years. 

Varietal
Chardonnay

Vineyard

50% Beacon Tree Vineyards in Keswick VA and 50% Bellefox Vineyards Albemarle County

Cases Produced
50

Vintage
2021