This pristine Chardonnay offers a fresh bouquet full of citrus, apple, pineapple and pear. The restrained, yet elegant oak influence imparts notes of almond and vanilla while a balanced acidity highlights the citrus notes on the palate. This wine finishes softly, allowing the beautiful balance of fruit and acidity to shine.
APPELLATION:
Edna Valley
VINEYARD SOURCE:
Clone and single block selections
VINEYARD CERTIFICATION:
SIP Certified Sustainable
CLONES:
Clone 76
SOILS:
Diablo series, clay loam, rocky marine sediment, volcanic remnants
HARVEST DATES:
October 2019
FERMENTATION:
100% barrel fermented on 50% new French Oak;
BARREL REGIME:
Aged on the lees for 9 months on 50% new French Oak
ALCOHOL:
13.9%
TA:
6.8 g/L
PH:
3.4
BOTTLING DATE:
June 2020
CASES PRODUCED:
199
The 2019 growing season featured a mild summer which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly. Heat waves and rainspells were limited, and the harvest was slow and cool. As a result, this vintage shows exceptional quality, eleganceand the racy trademark acidity the Edna Valley is known for.