Winemaker Notes

A wine of vibrancy, tipicity and varietal exurburance lead by the hands of the vigneron. Alluring aromatics revealing the sophistication of this vintage. Notes of citrus blossom, honeysuckle flower, Meyer Lemon zest, and stone fruits of apricot and white peach. A classic well poised mid-weighted Chardonnay of extraordinary expression, precision and beauty marked by bold aromas of yellow citrus rind threaded with salient natural acids, earthy stone and orchard fruit skins and a crushed oyster shell like minerality into a sanguine, lasting finish.

Climate and Harvest

2019 began with late winter rains propelled into a late spring and a delayed bud break subsequently a long warm growing season. Harvest was expected to arrive in September, as we historically experienced rather than the past few years prior with an earlier harvest when drought is the precursor. An unusual rain in early May, otherwise a very warm long growing season and an extended hang time for the fruit on the vine equating to more luscious flavors and greater acidity retention due to the cool marine air kissing our land each evening. 

Our intention is to reveal the tremendous character of our land and soils thru careful clonal selection. Night harvesting began at midnight pre-fermentation maturations occurred 24-hours in stainless allow skin contact for gentle tannins and mineral richness, whole cluster pressing. Inoculation occurred with slow fermenting yeast. Eleven months in French barriques of 8% new a sophisticated oak elegance, sur lie aging for texture alongside balance, weight, and sophisticated aromatics. Cellar aged for 36 months upon release.