This wine is loaded with tropical fruit, citrus, melon, caramel and vanilla. The round, creamy mouthfeel is complemented by aromatic oak and the bright acidity of our cool climate fruit. Apple pie spices, cinnamon and lemon preserve flavors combine with a hint of minerality for a lingering, rich finish.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
A compilation of select block within a single vineyard
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
4, 17, 76
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
October 26, 2018 through November 2, 2018
FERMENTATION:
Aged sur lies for 9 months on 30% new French Oak
BARREL REGIME:
N/A
ALCOHOL:
14.5%
TA:
7.62 g/l
PH:
3.66
BOTTLING DATE:
June, 20 2019
CASES PRODUCED:
3,485 cases
In 2018, the Edna Valley experienced the longest, coolest growing season since 2010. This is especially important for Chardonnay, which requires time and cooler temperatures to reach its full elegance, ripeness and expressiveness. Already known for its long growing season, Edna Valley wines from 2018, including this one, are exceptional and will be celebrated for their bright character, good depth and complexity in the many years to come.