Growing Conditions
2016 was another in a string of excellent vintages for Sonoma winemaking. Generous winter rains brought much-needed rainfall to saturate the root zones and replenish reservoirs.Moderate temperatures and bright sunshine enabled the vines to thrive throughout the spring and summer, creating a balanced, optimal growing pace. Warm days and cool nights during harvest season allowed ripening to progress at an even pace, resulting in wines that display complex fruit flavors and balanced acidity.
Winemaking
This opulent but well-balanced chardonnay opens with aromas of ripe pear, quince, warm toast and vanilla bean. On the palate, ripe apple and notes of pie spice are highlighted by fresh citrus, the melody of complex flavors lingering long on the finish.
Aging
50% stainless, 50% barrel aged in 30% new French oak barrels. 66% of the blend completed malolactic fermentation.
