Nose
Expressive aromas over flow the glass with pears, pineapple and apple blossom.
Palate
On the palate this wine displays a silky texture that glides across the mouth seamlessly intertwining flavors of pineapple,
honeydew melon and early season nectarines with more savory notes of Gravalstien apples and cut hay. There is a creamy
almost almond like note underlying the high fruit flavors, providing depth and complexity on the finish.
It represents a pure expression of the vineyard
and is beautiful to enjoy right away
Harvest
Harvested in mid-September from vineyards overlooking the Petaluma Gap, the fruit was picked at optimal development.
Bottling
Bottled on June 20th, 2016. Prior to bottling the wine was lightly filtered and allowed to rest in tank.
Winemaking
After hand sorting the grapes three times, the grapes were pressed whole cluster, and was then racked to tank and allowed to
cold settle for 24-48 hours. The juice was then racked to stainless steel barrels and inoculated with a yeast strain isolated
from the Cote de Beaune, France. Following a slow and cool primary fermentation, the chardonnay was then prevented from
going through Malolactic fermentation. The lees were stirred regularly and frequently, giving mouth feel and texture to the
wine.
Aging
8 months, Stainless Steel.
Appearance
Crisp, crystal clear with lemon yellow hues.