2021 Tribute Chardonnay
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This Chardonnay, complex and rich in flavor is a Tribute to our beloved father and husband Bruce Simpson. A quiet, kind, and humble leader with perseverance and ambition, he was a pioneer in winemaking and viticulture on the Leelanau Peninsula. Without his efforts over the past thirty years, the wine industry on the Leelanau Peninsula would not be where it is today.
Limit of two (2) bottles per transaction
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Unity Vineyard & David's Vineyard
Harvest Date
10/25/2021
Acid
5.9
pH
3.78
Aging
10 months in French Oak
Fermentation
Barrel with a classic burgundy yeast and a new hybrid
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
12.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Rich and complex, this wine was fermented and aged in French Oak barrels for one year.
Vineyard Notes
80% Dijon clone from Unity, 20% 809 from David's Vineyard
Production Notes
This wine was fermented in barrel with a classic burgundy yeast and a new hybrid.
Food Pairing Notes
Oaked Chardonnay pairs best with lighter meats and buttery dishes such as Crab legs, corn on the cob, chicken Alfredo, grilled shrimp, seafood, fish and pork tenderloin.
Production
About 170 cases of this wine have been produced.
Product Reviews
William Chomic
(Nov 9, 2022 at 10:10 PM)
I’ve never been a big Chardonnay enthusiast, preferring a white more like Fish Town White, which I consider a gem of northern Michigan. But this is excellent and will be a big part of my spring win club purchase.
2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Silver Medal; 88 Points (Robert Parker Wine Advocate)
