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Carneros Chardonnay
  Our Estate Chardonnay vineyards span the entire cool climate Napa Carneros region. Temperatures are moderated by the adjoining San Pablo Bay, cool afternoon breezes and persistent morning fog. As the hot air above California's Central Valley rises it is replaced by cool air from teh Pacific Ocean. These chilly winds make their way through gaps in the coastal mountain ranges and through Carneros every summer afternoon. These winds also brin gin a thick maritime fog. The sun burns off this fog late in the morning causing the temperature to immediately jump 15 degrees. This climate yeilds grapes that have both enough cool hang time and sunshine to develop great depth of flavor with great natural acid.

Winemaking
Gently hand harvested, the grapes were whole cluster pressed. This lot was inoculated with Burgundy isolated yeast strain. This wine was barrel fermented with sur lees stirring and remained on the lees for 8 months. This wine did not undergo a secondary malolactic fermentation, thereby preserving much of its crisp fruitiness. Each barrel used in this wine was hand selected by our winemaker.

Tasting Notes
This non-malolactic Chardonnay has bright fruit flavors of pear, white peach and honeyed melon. A wine with crisp elegance, a slight minerality, and wisps of toasted vanilla and oak spice, it will age gracefully for 5 years or more.

546 cases produced
Alcohol content, 14.6% by volume