Palate
The Y3 Chardonnay hits the mark on the palate, delivering concentrated crisp citrus, green pear and apple notes. Fresh aromatics and Chablis like acidity, this wine is a delicious expression of a picture-perfect vintage.
Growing Conditions
Our Chardonnay grapes come from a single vineyard in Carneros that is influenced by the cooling effect of the Pacific Ocean allowing for a long growing season. The grapes are fermented in French concrete tanks and aged in barrels 3+ years old. Limiting Malolactic Fermentation to less then 10% allows the high quality of fruit and minerality to shine.
Harvest
2014 was a dream vintage, with quality along the lines of 2012 and 2013. Napa Valley’s harvest was unusually early this year. Substantial rain in late February and early March relieved most of the stress and set up the vines for a vigorous start. “Early” was the key word all season, from budbreak to veraison to harvest.
