Ramey Estate Chardonnay, Westside Farms 2020

The 2020 growing season began with rainfall well below average, and colder nighttime temperatures delayed bud break. Cold spells and some spring rain interrupted bloom, causing shatter and smaller berries. Weather warmed up after bloom, with temperatures slightly higher than normal through the rest of the season. Tiny yields increased the rate of harvest in August and September. After fermentation and aging for 20 months entirely in concrete egg, the Chardonnay was traditionally fined for clarity and texture and bottled without filtration in June 2022.