USA, Edna Valley
Chardonnay
Description
THE VINEYARDS Sourced from two specific blocks on our Estate Vineyard that are both planted to Tierra sandy loam, a free draining, devigorating soil that produces a small crop of intensely flavored fruit.
VINTAGE A wet winter following multiple years of drought gave the root zone a good flush and the vines had a strong season of growth. Moderate temperatures persisted throughout summer and into fall, allowing us to pick at our own pace while the wines retained great acidity.
WINEMAKING Hand harvested at night then whole-cluster pressed with the juice going straight to barrel without settling. Fermented with native yeast and minimal intervention. Aged for 14 months in 50% new French oak.
SOIL TYPE Tierra Sandy Loam - A sandy loam with significant amounts of calcareous shale.
Awards
91 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
Certificates
Alcohol
13.8%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Chamise Vineyard