Description

Diatom Chardonnay

Diatom is motivated by the pursuit of subtraction and refinement. It is the polishing of a grain of rice until one has reached its ultimate inner core. We strive for a recognition of place with as little disturbance, distraction or interference as possible. The resulting wines have a sense of transparency and a purity of intent and purpose.

Fermentation at very low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks for eight weeks, coupled with inhibited malo-lactic and short hose transit ensure precision and focus.

Los Alamos Valley, Santa Barbara County

Nestled in Santa Barbara County, the Los Alamos Valley is renowned for producing some of California’s finest cool-climate wines. The region’s unique combination of marine influence, diatomaceous earth soils, and long growing seasons create ideal conditions for Chardonnay, yielding wines of remarkable transparency, minerality, and focus.

Tasting Notes

Diatom 2024 Chardonnay is a precise, minimalist wine that opens with aromas of lemon, citrus blossom, and wet sand. On the palate, flavors of saline and white peach are delivered with a precise, balanced texture. Fermented at very low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks for eight weeks with inhibited malo-lactic conversion, this is a wine of extraordinary purity and focus that pairs beautifully with oysters, grilled halibut, or fresh chèvre.

Diatom Chardonnay Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Pale gold with green highlights
• AROMA: Lemon, citrus blossom, wet sand
• TASTE: Saline, white peach, precise and balanced
• FINISH: Clean and focused with bright, lingering acidity
• ABV: 14.5