Nose
Voluptuous and complex, this alluring wine displays aromas of guava, lime zest, quince and nectarine, as well as layers of melted butter, caramel and lemon curd.
Palate
On the palate, a rich, creamy texture is balanced by bright acidity, which adds poise and focus to lush tropical and citrus flavors. The finish is long and intense, revealing enticing hints of cool-climate minerality and French oak spice.
Harvest
For the third year in a row, Mother Nature provided exceptional growing conditions. In fact, 2012, 2013 and 2014 may be the finest run of growing seasons we have seen in our quarter century of Sonoma County winemaking. 2014 offered lovely temperate, mid-season weather that was ideal for our early ripening varieties. With no threat of rain or significant heat events, our fruit was harvested at an unhurried pace in pristine condition. Overall, our yields were down slightly from 2013, resulting in beautiful overall depth and concentration in both our Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
Winemaking
In the true Burgundian style, the wine was barrel fermented and underwent malolactic fermentation as it aged for eight months on the lees.
