Nose
This wine opens with aromas of ripe nectarine, cardamom and pie crust.
Palate
Bright and fresh with a full mouthfeel, flavors of white peach, lemon zest and toasted coconut.
Growing Conditions
2019 started off cloudy and temperate with steady ripening
through summer and a great late-season heat spike. Faced
with high winds and dry conditions the winemaking team
continued through a combination of collaboration and innovation. Varietal authenticity was a key focus throughout our 2019 season and we are pleased with the acidity, detail and viscosity of the white wines and supple tannin, balanced alcohol and fruit intensity of the reds.
Harvest
The 2019 Chardonnay was picked twice during the season to create complexity of ripe fruit while maintaining the natural acidity.
Winemaking
Slowly fermented at cooler temperatures in stainless steel tanks before being transferred to 20% new French and neutral barrels then aged for 21 months.
Food Pairing
The ripe fruit of this Chardonnay is a perfect match with
crisp-skinned roast chicken with sage butter, or a puff
pastry crust chicken and sweet potato pot pie. The round
textures of the wine stand up beautifully to dishes like
butternut or mushroom risotto, your favorite rich seafood
dish such as lobster, salmon and halibut, or as a shareable
cheese plate with triple cream Camembert and white
cheddar cheese with toasty nuts.
