The first in the series, Late Harvest Chardonnay, is part of the limited edition bottlings that will be released periodically and will consist of different varietals and blends.
Produced from grapes left hanging on the vine well past the standard amount of ripeness, Late Harvest Chardonnay allows for a more concentrated amount of sugar and flavour to be captured with each sip.
In general, late harvest wine uses grapes or other fruits that have been left on the parent plant longer than usual and in turn develops more sugars, resulting in a sweeter, richer wine.
“The Late Harvest Chardonnay is very special in that we are only able to produce it when conditions allow,” said Mick Schroeter, Sonoma-Cutrer winemaking director. “Its sweetness comes from extra time on the vine that concentrates the sugars and flavours, which creates a dessert-style wine with rich, succulent flavours and robust sweetness.”
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