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Joya is dedicated to crafting delicious wines that find their most joyful expression when paired with good food. The seeds of this noble winemaking tradition date back to 1890, when Rosolino Gioia (pronounced "Joy-a") immigrated to America from Sicily with his four sons, bringing with him a passion for the grape and a love of winemaking. Sinking roots in their new home, the sons changed their name to "Joy" and founded the John Joy and Bros. In 1993, vintner Russell Joy renewed this legacy, establishing his own winery. As a tribute to his family's rich winemaking heritage, rom his great, great grandfather Rosolino to his father who still farms grapes today, Russell named the winery Joya. Russell takes his winemaking inspiration from the generations who came before him. There's something about heritage in the wine business that is like nothing else. It instills a feeling of purpose and commitment that is always there. The 2009 vintage produced an ideal growing season in Sonoma County for Chardonnay. An unseasonably warm late winter and spring was followed by a relatively cool summer, that resulted in excellent flavor and aroma development and refreshing acidity. Warmer weather in August ensured perfect ripeness, with beautiful pure, fruit flavors. This wine was crafted using 100% Chardonnay from a selection of top Sonoma County vineyards. To highlight its bright, pure fruit flavors, 85% of the wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel, with the remaining 15% fermented in small French oak barrels for eight months to add depth and nuance. All the wine was aged sur lie (on the yeast) and underwent 100% malolactic fermentation. The 2009 Joya Sonoma County Chardonnay is dry and full-bodied, with vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes that begin in the aromas and carry through on the palate. The fruit is supported by crisp, food-friendly acidity, with oak-inspired layers of vanilla and spice adding texture and richness. Enjoy this wine with grilled fish, roast chicken, or aged cheese. February 2012 Limited Series Newsletter (.pdf) Limited Series for February 2012 from Wine of the Month Club on Vimeo. |
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