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They say the secret ingredient in a wine is the people behind it – a sentiment that rings especially true in this delightful vintage of Audrey Chardonnay. It embodies the elegance and charm of Iron Horse Co-Founder Audrey Sterling: multifaceted, radiant, and unforgettable. This tribute wine is crafted with deep love and admiration.
“The best Chardonnay Iron Horse has ever produced.”
2020 Vintage – “93 Points. Fresh fruits commingle with spicy oak accents in the nose, before toast, butter and poached pear flavors fill the palate. Each sip of this medium-bodied, elegant wine brings richness and depth.” – Jim G.
TASTING NOTES
This Chardonnay opens with captivating aromas of floral blossoms and tart green apple, followed by notes of juicy stone fruit and a whisper of Madagascar vanilla bean. On the front palate, crisp green apple shines, seamlessly integrating with the oak to create a balanced, mouth-filling experience. The mid-palate offers delightful hints of ripe peach and fragrant floral notes, with a creamy texture that carries through to the smooth finish.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Only as the grapes arrive at the winery do we decide how to treat them. This Chardonnay was handled in small 10 ton lots (one press load) at a time. 100% of the Chardonnay grapes were pressed as whole clusters, just as we do with sparkling wine. Frequent lees stirring or ’batonnage’, at least three times a week for at least seven months contributes to the complex flavors.
The fashion rules about white after Labor Day do not apply to Chardonnay … especially when paired with corn. Right now, corn is very big on TikTok. Surely you have seen the *Corn Kid*, who says “everything changed” when he discovered corn. This corn off the cob salad has a kick to it and key is having crisp, sweet, garden fresh lettuce. This recipe serves 4-6 people and pairs beautifully with our 2019 Audrey Chardonnay.
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