Wines: Las Patolitas -
2001 Sangiacomo Vineyard, Carneros Chardonnay

The Las Patolitas Chardonnay has exceptional fruit from an extraordinary vineyard, Sangiacomo. One of California's greatest, most historic vineyards, it is located in the Carneros region of Sonoma.

Our 2001 Sangiacomo Vineyards Chardonnay is pure fruit, and the honest expression of this one location that is consistently celebrated for so many award-winning wines.

The Sangiacomo family has been farming and caring for this land since they first moved into the Sonoma Valley in 1927. Their AXR rootstock was planted some 25 years ago. Soils are gravelly, riparian clay loam, characteristic of finer vineyards in the Carneros region. Breezy, cool conditions from San Pablo Bay, make this an ideal growing area for cool climate grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and certain Merlot clones. Since the Sangiacomo Vineyards receive early morning fog and warm days throughout the growing season, these vineyards are usually harvested in mid-October, later than most regions for Chardonnay.

Technical Data

Winemaker Notes

The aroma of the Las Patolitas 2001 Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is bright and fruit centered with inviting notes of caramelized apple, pear, and lemon. Also on the nose are cinnamon, nutmeg and butterscotch, all exhibiting the distinctive nature of the Carneros region. The Las Patolitas 2001 Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is a true example of Nouveau Chardonnay, which is characterized by rich fruit flavors that exhibit crisp, beautifully balanced acidity. All these nuances linger delicately long after the wine is enjoyed. Firm acidity keeps this wine refreshing and bright.

Co-proprietor Gerry Brinton suggests that The Las Patolitas 2001 Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is best paired with chicken, fish, vegetables, and salads with a slightly sweet dressing.

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