Nose
Intense, focused and complex. Pink grapefruit, fresh fig and
2014 UNFILTERED CHARDONNAY
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pear aromas are enhanced by elements of spice and vanilla,
contributing additional depth and intrigue.
Palate
Flavors of lemon
curd, marzipan and white peach evolve in the mouth, enlivened
by beautifully balanced natural acidity
Growing Conditions
We source our Chardonnay fruit primarily from the Carneros
region of Napa Valley. The Carneros terrain where we grow
Chardonnay is marked by well-drained, rolling hills sloping
to the San Pablo Bay. The proximity of the bay moderates the
vineyard microclimate with morning and evening fog and
afternoon breezes. The area is marked by cool marine influences
that provide a long-growing season to develop even and optimal
ripeness.
The drought that has impacted much of California from 2012
continued to keep rainfall levels below 50% of average and
maintained growing season heat summation above average for the
harvest. The warm and dry conditions promotes excellent quality
and when combined with above average yields the potential of the
2014 vintage is outstanding across all varieties.
Harvest
August 25 - September 18, 2014
Bottling
The individual lots were blended and bottled unfiltered.
Winemaking
Our 2014 Unfiltered Chardonnay was 100 percent barrelfermented
using indigenous yeasts. The wine was then aged for a
total of 12 months in French oak barrels, 30 percent of which were
new. During maturation every barrel was hand-stirred weekly to
re-suspend the sediment, a technique that protects the wine from
oxidation and creates added complexity.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine by itself or with a range of cuisines. The wine’s
rich texture and flavor pair wonderfully with rich seafood
like lobster, crab and salmon and it’s equally compatible with
poultry, mushrooms and pork.
