Nose

Enticing aromas of lemon peel, fresh white flowers and citrus
blossom, interlaced with subtle notes of lemon tart, ground nutmeg and honeyed
graham cracker.

Palate

The wine exhibits a rounded mouthfeel with refreshing acidity, opening
with bright flavors of pineapple juice, sweet candied lemon and creamy lemon curd,
leading into hints of white nectarine, yellow pear and vanilla bean that linger through
the clean, lasting finish.

Growing Conditions

2014 was a consistently temperate growing season
in Napa Valley, with moderate temperatures and minimal rain in September, allowing
even ripening and yielding exquisite, balanced fruit.

Harvest

Our Chardonnay was hand-harvested
at night at an optimal level of ripeness in mid-September, then quickly sorted and pressed
in full cluster.

Winemaking

The wine was fermented in 35% new French oak barrels, aged for seven
months sur lie and stirred occasionally to promote complexity. In order to preserve bright
acidity and citrus notes, malolactic fermentation was not allowed to occur.

Appearance

Gleaming radiant gold our 2014 Dijon Clones Chardonnay sings
from the glass.

Food Pairing

Well-rounded and bright, this supple Chardonnay would pair wonderfully
with a variety of seafood dishes, such as shrimp fra diavolo or octopus salad with white
beans and lemon. This versatile wine would also delight alongside poultry or vegetarian
dishes and would make an excellent partner to a cheese course when matched with La
Bonaparte, a creamy cow’s milk cheese from Quebec