2009 Lincourt Chardonnay, Zoula Nunn
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Wine Type: | White Wine |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition: | |
| 100% | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Santa Rita Hills |
| PH: | 3.22 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 21 Months | |
| 100% | French Oak |
| 60% | New Barrels |
| Bottling Date: | Aug 2011 |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
| Tasting Notes: | Taking its name from Proprietor, Bill Foley’s mother, our 2009 Zoula Nunn Chardonnay is rich, creamy, lush and concentrated. The flavors are bold and ripe with distinctive notes of citrus, vanilla and brioche. While the wine possesses great opulence and power, it still has the firm acidity one would expect from a cool-climate site. |
| Vineyard Notes: | After years of drought and some early season frost damage, the 2009 growing season got off to a slow start. Heat spikes in August and September helped quicken the pace of ripening to what we consider normal levels. Heavy rains in mid-October were offset by a stretch of warm, dry weather. |
| Production Notes: | As part of the original Spanish Land Grant, the 460-acre Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard is one of Santa Barbara’s most historic properties. This beautiful south-facing hillside climbs from 500 to 1000 feet above sea level. It features 230 acres of vines planted on 59 individual micro blocks delineated by terroir soil type, elevation, grade and exposure to the maritime winds off the Pacific Ocean. In 2009 we had a small crop of two and a half tons per acre. 90% malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring along with 21 months in barrel imparted additional viscosity and complexity. |
| Production: | 144 Cases |
Taking its name from Proprietor, Bill Foley’s mother, our 2009 Zoula Nunn Chardonnay is rich, creamy, lush and concentrated. The flavors are bold and ripe with distinctive notes of citrus, vanilla and brioche. While the wine possesses great opulence and power, it still has the firm acidity one would expect from a cool-climate site.
After years of drought and some early season frost damage, the 2009 growing season got off to a slow start. Heat spikes in August and September helped quicken the pace of ripening to what we consider normal levels. Heavy rains in mid-October were offset by a stretch of warm, dry weather.
As part of the original Spanish Land Grant, the 460-acre Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard is one of Santa Barbara’s most historic properties. This beautiful south-facing hillside climbs from 500 to 1000 feet above sea level. It features 230 acres of vines planted on 59 individual micro blocks delineated by terroir soil type, elevation, grade and exposure to the maritime winds off the Pacific Ocean. In 2009 we had a small crop of two and a half tons per acre. 90% malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring along with 21 months in barrel imparted additional viscosity and complexity.
144 Cases
When Bill Foley founded Lincourt in 1996, the Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County was largely undiscovered. Today it is one of California’s most coveted, cool-climate, viticultural regions. Lincourt’s wines are produced entirely from estate vineyards within the AVA. To ensure the vitality of our land and authenticity of our wines, we use sustainable farming and winemaking methods.
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