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They say the true soul of a wine comes from the people behind it—a sentiment that shines in this captivating vintage of Audrey Chardonnay. A reflection of Iron Horse Co-Founder Audrey Sterling, it is graceful, luminous, and endlessly memorable. Crafted with heartfelt admiration, this tribute wine celebrates her enduring elegance and charm.
“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 greets the senses with delicate floral blossoms and crisp green apple, un-folding into layers of juicy stone fruit and a touch of Madagascar vanilla bean. Bright green apple takes center stage on the palate, beautifully woven with subtle oak for a harmonious, full-bodied experience. The mid-palate reveals hints of ripe peach and fragrant florals, leading to a creamy, elegant finish that lingers with finesse.
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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