Nose

Aromas of gardenias, golden apples and fresh almonds.  

Palate

 The full‐
bodied, viscous palate is seamlessly layered with lemon zest, crème brûlée and toasted
brioche.  Notes of minerality linger, accented with Anjou pear and melon over a memorable
finish.

Growing Conditions

  2009 began with an abundance of spring rain followed by mild, steady
summer temperatures that set the stage for nearly ideal pinot noir and chardonnay growing
conditions.  The well‐set fruit ripened slowly allowing for an excellent balance of sugars and
acids to develop.     The resulting wines can be characterized as elegant and rich with
profound depth and structure.

Clonal Selections:  Wente, See

Harvest

Hand‐harvested grapes

Bottling

Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2011.

Winemaking

 Whole cluster, direct to press, cold
 Barrel‐fermented with indigenous yeasts; 4 months to completion
 Concurrent spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels

Aging

Aged 13 months in French oak barrels; 67% new; Aged sur lies; biweekly bâtonnage.

Appearance

 Glistening pale gold and subtle grassy green hues.