Martin Ray Sonoma Coast 2023 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Production Directions
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Hand-harvest 100 kg of ripe Chardonnay grapes early in the morning to ensure they are cool and retain acidity. Remove any stems and leaves.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Gently crush the grapes in a wine press to extract the juice. Ensure the juice is collected in a clean fermentation vessel.
- 3
Fermentation
Add 5 g of natural yeast to the grape juice. Allow it to ferment at a controlled temperature of around 18-20°C for 2-3 weeks.
- 4
Malolactic Fermentation
Once primary fermentation is complete, introduce 2 g of malolactic culture to the wine. This will soften the acidity and enhance the flavor profile over 1-2 weeks.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the wine to 10 liters of oak barrels for aging. Allow it to age for 6-12 months to develop complexity and depth.
- 6
Stabilization
Before bottling, add 2 g of sulfites to stabilize the wine and prevent spoilage. Mix thoroughly.
- 7
Bottling
Bottle the wine in clean, sanitized bottles. Seal with corks and label appropriately.