Palate
Granny Smith apples, toasty oak and a hint of butterscotch provide a beautifully balanced aroma and flavor profile in this classically rich and expansive Chardonnay.
Growing Conditions
A bit on the cool side, the growing season of 2002 allowed the fruit to mature slowly and develop fully ripe flavors while retaining a nice acidity.
Harvest
The fruit was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours.
Bottling
No fining or filtration took place, bottled June 2003.
Winemaking
After pressing, the juice was transferred directly to oak barrels for fermentation.
Aging
After malolactic fermentation, the wine aged on the yeast lees in 75% new Virginia oak barrels for a full eight-month aging cycle.
