Nose
subtle aromas of pear and baked apple quickly develop into lush nutty lees characters.
Palate
A lightly oaked chardonnay with balanced acidity and flavors of citrus, golden apple and a touch of toasted vanilla.
Growing Conditions
The 2022 growing season was excellent. Summer was hot, dry and near perfect. The lack of rainfall was unprecedented but mitigated by drip irrigation and a few much-needed rain events in September and October. Harvest of red wine grapes was 2 weeks ahead of normal years with brix at the highest levels seen in the history of the region. Yields were down, quality was extremely high.
Harvest
October 2022
Bottling
June 2023
Winemaking
Fermentation: 36 days at 64º F
Maceration: None
Malolactic Fermentation: 60% at 60º-70º F
Maturation: 67% barrel, 33% steel tank fermented, 10 months in 100% French oak
Aging
10 months in 100% French oak
Appearance
Light golden hue