Nose
The 2011 Jayson Chardonnay opens with luscious aromas of apricot, white peach and
toasted brioche.
Palate
Lemon zest turns juicy and creamy on the palate, framed by fresh, cleansing acidity
Growing Conditions
Abundant winter rainfall, a cool spring, late bud break, surprise hail in June, and a touch of mid-harvest
precipitation made for a challenging 2011 growing season. Rocky soils and sloping terrains kept our ridgetop
vineyards well-drained so while yields were low, fruit was exceptionally balanced and concentrated. Intensive
berry-by-berry sorting further ensured optimal quality.
Bottling
It was not fined
or sterile filtered, bottled on Aug. 22, 2012.
Winemaking
The grapes were hand-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed. After overnight settling, the juice was racked
to barrels for 100% native wild yeast barrel fermentation followed by malo-lactic fermentation.
Aging
The wine was
aged in 90% new French oak barrels for eleven months on the lees, which were stirred weekly.
Appearance
Bright golden in hue,
