Nose
This chardonnay smells of peach with a touch of meyer lemon.
Palate
On the mouth the wine is crisp and bright with no oak. Flavors of pineapple, Asian fear and green apple continue on into a bright and long finish.
Growing Conditions
Weather through the summer allowed the grapes to ripen at a moderate rate developing deep and intense character. As a result of the early spring, harvest came in early but mild weather through the harvest brought the fruit in at a slow pace. This allowed us to pick each block at its optimal ripeness and get the fruit into the winery early in the day and cold. The yields were thankfully average, a welcome development after the rollercoaster of record highs and lows of recent years.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-harvested in small picking bins as not to be crushed. They were then whole-cluster pressed and fermented in 100% stainless steel at 55F to 60F to retain freshness.
Food Pairing
Pair with grilled shrimp cocktail, pasta Alfredo, or seared scallops.
