A juicy and complex Chardonnay from El Dorado in the Sierra Foothills. We review the Lava Cap Reserve Chardonnay.
Chardonnay from 6 different blocks ranging in elevation from 2,400ft to 2,700ft in the winery’s estate vineyards in El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California.
Half the wine is barrel fermented and aged for 9 months in French, Slavonian and Hungarian oak barriques (10% new) and undergoes malolactic fermentation while the other half is fermented and aged 9 months in stainless steel.
Sample submitted for review. The Lava Cap Reserve Chardonnay has an SRP of $28 but has been seen in the high teens.
We were big fans on the Lava Cap Cabernet so let’s check this one out too!
From the bottle:
Lava Cap is a third-generation family farm located in the mountains at an elevation of 2700 feet. Our unique volcanic soils, weathered from ancient ash flows, produce wines that are intensely aromatic and luscious with deep, rich fruit erupting with flavor. The Steller’s Jay, indigenous to mountainous regions, represents the natural beauty of the area.
Produced and Bottled by Lava Cap Winery
14.5% Alcohol
The 2023 Lava Cap Reserve Chardonnay opens with a fresh and pleasing aroma full of bright fruit – green apple, apricot and lemon plus a little honeysuckle and a touch of chalky note. It’s a great start.
Taking a sip reveals a juicy, complex Chardonnay with nicely integrated spice. The fruit is a bit more tangy and tropical in the mouth but is otherwise similar to the nose. It also features a layered mouthfeel with good depth.
It ends dry and juicy with just a touch of a vanilla, brown sugar and a lemon cream note on very long finish. The touch of a chalky note from the nose also returns and lingers. This is very nice!
2023 Lava Cap Reserve Chardonnay
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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