Vineyard Notes

We seek out premium grapes from the Sonoma Coast that will produce wines reminiscent of the most respected wines of Burgundy. Our Chardonnay comes from five premium Sonoma Coast growers, each representing the many micro climates of this vast appellation. The famed Sonoma Coast soils translate their mineral richness to the wines, imparting depth of flavor and character. Anabatic winds blow rather persistently throughout the summer and sunshine is abundant.

Winemaking Notes

This fruit was hand harvested early in the morning to ensure the coldest juice possible and came into the winery in exceptional condition and was whole cluster pressed. 60% of the fruit was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 50 degrees without malolactic fermentation. 40% of our wine was barrel fermented, its lees stirred for 10 weeks post fermentation. Barrel fermented wine went through malolactic fermentation. This partial malolactic fermentation helps the wine retain its acidity and freshness. The wine spent 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 22% of which were new. Our preferred barrel coopers include Francois Ferrer, Sirugue, and Taransaud.

Tasting Notes

Intense aromas of green pears, limestone minerals and toasted brioche emanate from this wine. The full-bodied palate is dense with notes of citrus peel and warm vanilla custard. This Chardonnay also boasts an intriguing mineral quality, which is what we like about wines produced from the Sonoma Coast.  A crisp, clean character perfectly balances the richness of the fruit, proving a seamless wine of depth.  Enjoy now through 2020.

585 cases produced

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