Harvest
The 2018 growing season in Santa Barbara County provided a summer that alternated between mild and warm, with a cool autumn that allowed the grapes to remain on the vine until they reached ideal ripeness. While the quality of the grapes was phenomenal, our overall yields for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were down due to the extremely small size of the clusters and berries. The majority of our fruit was harvested in late September, yielding wines with beautifully balanced acidity, exceptional weight and texture, and complex varietal flavors. Overall, it was a fantastic harvest and an absolutely stellar vintage.
Winemaking
Located just 13 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Dierberg Vineyard has produced a radiant and aromatic cool-climate Chardonnay, with layers of orange, pear and honeysuckle framed by refreshing acidity that carries the wine to a long, mineral-rich finish.
Aging
Aged 10 months in 100% French oak 38% new