2023 Toasted Oak Chardonnay
This Chardonnay is made from estate-grown "96" Chardonnay. Winemaker, Jeff Murphy, has followed the cold-fermentation with aging with French toasted oak. The resulting Chardonnay has notes of smokey toasted oak and pears with a lingering pear finish. Winner of a Gold medal at the 2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition.
Residual Sugar: 0%
Fermentation: Cold, French Toasted Oak
Tasting Notes: Smokey toasted oak and pears; lingering pear finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent pairing for cheeses and main courses such as chicken, fish, and other seafood.
Serve at: 45F
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Awards:
- Gold 2026 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
- GOLD, 90 Points, 2026 Los Angeles International Wine Competition.
- Silver 87 Points | 2026 New York Wine Classic
- Silver, 2025 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.
Technical Information
- Alcohol: 12%
- Appellation: Lake Erie
- Wine Type: White
- Varietal: Chardonnay
