2022 Juggernaut Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Juggernaut is part of the Bogle Family Wine Collection from California and produces wines with character. Born on rugged slopes, the wines are powerful, full-bodied, and expressive. The emphasis is on the idea that challenges in the wine landscape build character – just as the wines do.

Juggernaut's 2022 Chardonnay hails from coastal Sonoma County, where cool ocean influences produce slow-ripening grapes with aromatic tension. The vineyards benefit from morning mist, strong sea breezes, and poor, well-draining soils. These conditions yield Chardonnay with vibrant acidity, minerality, and concentrated flavor nuances.

Vinification: combination of wood and freshness

This wine features a sophisticated balance between oak and stainless steel fermentation. 86% of the must is fermented in one- to two-year-old French oak barriques, which imparts subtle oak notes and texture. The remaining 14% is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pure fruit expression. Aging on lie enhances the mouthfeel and adds creaminess without sacrificing freshness.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, this Chardonnay shows a bright, pale golden color with green reflections.

The nose is aromatic and precise: lemon meringue pie, green apple, Asian pear and a hint of honeysuckle.

On the palate, the wine is taut and fresh with a core of ripe white fruit, soft oak notes, a hint of vanilla, buttercream, and a light salty tension. The acidity is lively, the structure silky, and the finish clean, with a fine, chalky grip.

About the Great White Shark on the label

Great white sharks are often spotted in the cold, choppy waters north of San Francisco, along the Sonoma coast. In this region, vineyards battle fog, mist, and cool summer temperatures. These conditions help preserve the grapes' acidity, giving the wine desirable structure—and perhaps a little bite, too. When we were looking for an alpha predator for Juggernaut's Chardonnay, there was no better match than this "great white."

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Wine and food suggestions

1. Grilled scallops with lemon butter and dill
The soft saltiness and refinement of the dish enhance the citrus aromas and creamy character of the wine.

2. Green asparagus salad with Parmesan and lemon oil
The freshness of the asparagus and the saltiness of the cheese complement the juicy and structured profile beautifully.

3. Linguine with clams, garlic and chili oil
The salty seafood and light spiciness are nicely counterbalanced by the fresh acidity and subtle wood influence.

4. Roasted chicken with thyme, lemon and roasted almonds
The combination of crispy skin, herbs and citrus makes this wine an elegant accompaniment.

5. Risotto with peas, lemon zest and basil
The creaminess and green character are brightened by the wine's structure and lively acidity.

6. Goat cheese with roasted beetroot and pear
Soft acids, sweet notes and earthy elements form a natural match with the fresh fruit expression and light creaminess.