Buy Fableist Chardonnay Edna Valley at Elite Wine Society
About The Fableist Chardonnay:
Delicious flavours of restrained California Chardonnay.
Fableist Chardonnay Tasting Notes:
Nose: Orange creamsicle, Lime salt, White peach, Cardamom, Pod. Palette: Lemon Pudding, Ginger, Fresh Pineapple, Lemongrass.
Barrel Selection:
7 months in 15% New French Oak, 85% Neutral French Oak
Growing Notes:
Chardonnay grapes sourced from Rancho Arroyo Grande-Coquina, Morro VIew, Cat Canyon Vineyards.
Winemaking Notes:
Sustainable winemaking, no additives, vegan. Native yeast fermentation and minimal sulfur.
The winemaker further plays with a small amount of whole cluster in their ferments to bring out savory components.
100% Chardonnay. All of the fruit was picked based on acidity to preserve brightness and sent directly to the press. This wine was fermented with native yeast. 60% fermented in barrel, the remainder fermented in stainless steel. The winemaker utilized daily batonnage on the barrel ferments to balance out the bright acidity.
About The Winery:
The Fableist on the other hand is a collaboration between winemakers Curt Schalchlin and Andrew Jones. Curt, owner and vintner of the heralded winery, Sans Liege, is compared to for his critically acclaimed Rhone varietal wines. Andrew, winemaker of Field Recordings spends his days moreover planning and planting vineyards and has stood foot in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast. Together, they produce The Fableist, a collaboration that gives special attention to the craft and story behind each wine.
Curt, owner and vintner of the heralded winery Sans Liege. Known for his critically acclaimed Rhone varietal wines. Andrew, winemaker of Field Recordings, in addition spends his days planning and planting vineyards and has stood foot in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast. Together, they produce The Fableist, a collaboration that gives special attention to the craft and story behind each wine.
Each bottle furthermore has been artfully designed and inspired by one of Aesop’s many fables.
Besides each of his timeless vignettes has a moral, they believe that every blend has its own story to tell, its own lessons to teach.
“There’s something profound about wine; it can inspire, bring loved ones together, fill hearts with warmth. As you enjoy each glass, we hope these stories spark a desire to ponder what really matters in life — and may they encourage you to find the wisdom within yourself.”