2023 Tuk Tuk Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Growing on the Napa side of the Los Carneros region, these vineyards are rooted in sandy loam over clay soils and are subjected to cooling breezes coming off the San Pablo Bay. Dubbed by some as “Napa’s Champagne”, the region is considerably cooler than the rest of Napa Valley, while at the same time warmer than the Sonoma Coast AVA.
Winemaking
Approximately 33% of this wine was barrel fermented in new French oak. The other 66% was fermented in stainless steel. Striving for a balance between richness and acidic verve, we targeted 35% Malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was aged in a combination of new (33%) and neutral barrels. Bâtonnage was performed regularly to enhance mouthfeel.
The Wine
The 2023 Los Carneros - Napa Valley Chardonnay displays notes of apples, Asian pears, stone fruits, white flowers and lemon curd, alongside juicy pineapple, freshly baked pie dough, marzipan, and fresh cream. The finish moves further into the tropical, with notes of mango and lime coming into the mix. Ready to drink but built to last. Serve at 55 degrees. Yes, that is warm for chardonnay; I made this wine to drink well at more typical “in-the-glass” temperatures. The wine really starts to show off at 60 degrees.
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Suggested Pairings: Fish Tacos, Chicken Satay, Green Papaya Salad, Crispy Pork Belly
Specs
100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Napa Valley, Los Carneros (unnamed single vineyard)
Alcohol: 13.6%
TA: 5.2 g/L
pH: 3.47
Cases Produced: 350
Winemaker: David McCluskey
What’s Included
4-bottles:
4x - 2023 Tuk Tuk Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Case:
12x - 2023 Tuk Tuk Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Napa Valley
“Took Took”
A fixture in developing nations around the world, these three wheeled joyrides come in many forms and go by many names: Tuk-Tuk, Rickshaw, Bajaji, Posy. Whatever the local name, they all offer a common experience: a raw, untamed, full-throated experience of the locale, replete with the smells of food stalls, the noise of the city, the rush of the wind, and regular episodes of very real danger. They are the embodiment of “third-world” travel, and an absolute blast - I love them.
I named my winery after these delightful creations with an eye towards maintaining the fun in life, and the fun in wine.
Cheers.
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How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2023 Tuk Tuk Wines Chardonnay - $60 = 24.99%
Mr Suckling: A soft, straightforward white that’s buttery in aroma and quite ripe and candied in flavor. Aromas of melted butter and baked apples meet sugared apple and coconut flavors. Drink now.4/25
Hey There. The RS is actually .1 g/l. If you don’t speak chemist - that’s bone dry. I never really found suckling’s review to mesh with my own perception of the wine; as such, I don’t really get sugared apples or candied flavors. To me and most of my wino friends, it presents fresher and lighter. There are balances between pH, TA, etc, that can help a wine work well at different temps. Hope that clears things up a bit. - David
Welcome!
Since it’s you first time here, do you mind introducing yourself and function with the winery, while we wait for your badge to be awarded to help identify your association with TukTuk.
@rjquillin@TukTukDavid Thanks… “Pro” (and non pro) reviews, try and throw them out here as a reference point, grain of salt required. This review did seem a tad…over the top perhaps? Anyway, appreciate the info. Do we know if a bottle went out for a community rat review?
Hi everybody - I’m David, and I’m the one-man show who runs Tuk Tuk. I make the wine, I do the accounting, I built the website, created the tech sheet (apparently forgot to list rs, oops ), etc. etc. Happy to answer any questions you might have.
2023 Tuk Tuk Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Winemaking
The Wine
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$576.00/Case for 12x 2023 Tuk Tuk Chardonnay, Los Carneros, Napa Valley at Tuk Tuk Wines
About The Winery
Available States
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Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 20 - Wednesday, Apr 22
2023 Tuk Tuk Wines Chardonnay
4 bottles for $79.99 $20/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $179.99 $15/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2023 Tuk Tuk Wines Chardonnay - $60 = 24.99%
Mr Suckling: A soft, straightforward white that’s buttery in aroma and quite ripe and candied in flavor. Aromas of melted butter and baked apples meet sugared apple and coconut flavors. Drink now.4/25
fwiw
@kaolis
makes me take notice that RS isn’t something provided
@kaolis @rjquillin
Thinking the same but also surprised that a wine which may be off-dry is said to show best at 55° to 60°.
@chipgreen @kaolis good point
@kaolis @rjquillin
Hey There. The RS is actually .1 g/l. If you don’t speak chemist - that’s bone dry. I never really found suckling’s review to mesh with my own perception of the wine; as such, I don’t really get sugared apples or candied flavors. To me and most of my wino friends, it presents fresher and lighter. There are balances between pH, TA, etc, that can help a wine work well at different temps. Hope that clears things up a bit. - David
@kaolis @TukTukDavid
Welcome!
badge to be awarded to help identify your association with TukTuk.
Since it’s you first time here, do you mind introducing yourself and function with the winery, while we wait for your
@rjquillin @TukTukDavid Thanks… “Pro” (and non pro) reviews, try and throw them out here as a reference point, grain of salt required. This review did seem a tad…over the top perhaps? Anyway, appreciate the info. Do we know if a bottle went out for a community rat review?
@kaolis @rjquillin I don’t actually know, but maybe @rjquillin does?
Hi everybody - I’m David, and I’m the one-man show who runs Tuk Tuk. I make the wine, I do the accounting, I built the website, created the tech sheet (apparently forgot to list rs, oops
), etc. etc. Happy to answer any questions you might have.