Nose

our 2013 Dijon Clones Chardonnay bursts with
alluring aromas of grapefruit, lemon thyme and honeysuckle, interlaced with subtle
notes of lemon bar, buttery biscuit, brioche and cinnamon.

Palate

The wine presents a juicy
mouthfeel with refreshing acidity, opening with bright flavors of lemon juice, sweet
lemon candy and white flowers, leading into hints of nectarine, honeyed pear and
vanilla pudding that linger through the lengthy finish.

Growing Conditions

2013 was an ideal seaon in Napa Valley, with dry
conditions and a long, sunny summer, allowing even ripening and yielding exquisite,
balanced fruit.

Harvest

Our Chardonnay was hand-harvested at night at an optimal level of
ripeness in mid-September, then quickly sorted and pressed in full cluster.

Winemaking

The wine was
fermented in 35% new French oak barrels, aged for seven months sur lie and stirred
occasionally to promote complexity. In order to preserve bright acidity and citrus notes,
malolactic fermentation was not allowed to occur.

Appearance

Light gold in color.

Food Pairing

This bright, supple Chardonnay would pair excellently with a variety of
seafood dishes, such as grilled spicy calamari with lemon chickpea salad or tuna stuffed
cherry peppers with caper aioli. This versatile wine would also partner well alongside
poultry or vegetarian dishes and would beautifully complete a cheese course when
matched with Appalachian, a nutty cow’s milk cheese.