Nose
It displays lively aromas of tropical
fruits, lemon custard and fresh figs.
Palate
Richly textured and fully elegant, the structured palate
comes alive with succulent flavors of orange blossom, citrus oil, fresh pear and dulce de leche.
A creamy, seemingly unstoppable finish is enhanced by the wine’s hallmark crushed mineral
characteristics.
Growing Conditions
2009 began with an abundance of spring rain followed by mild, steady
summer temperatures that set the stage for nearly ideal pinot noir and chardonnay growing
conditions. The well-set fruit ripened slowly allowing for an excellent balance of sugars and
acids to develop. The resulting wines can be characterized as elegant and rich with
profound depth and structure.
Harvest
Hand-harvested grapes.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled August 2010.
Winemaking
Whole cluster, direct to press, cold
Barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts; 2 months to completion
Concurrent spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 11 months in French oak barrels; 63% new; Aged sur lies; biweekly bâtonnage.
Appearance
A lustrous golden hue.