Luminous gold in color, this wine presents fresh and bright aromatics of neroli and honeysuckle, grounded by notes of stone fruit and vanilla bean. A silky, viscous mouthfeel supports the bursting flavors of melon and citrus. The long, mouthwatering finish has bright acidity with lingering grapefruit peel flavors and a hint of minerality.
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Winemaking
- Winemaker:
- Kale Anderson
- Alcohol:
- 14.6%
- Harvested:
- August 25 to September 17, 2015
- Bottled:
- August 16, 2016
- Released:
- May 10, 2017
The grapes were hand-sorted and gently whole-cluster pressed. After settling overnight, the juice was racked to barrels for 100% native yeast barrel fermentation followed by malo-lactic fermentation. The wine was aged in 85% new French oak barrels for eleven months on the lees, which were stirred weekly.
