WINEMAKING NOTES
Our 2014 Chardonnay has great acidity, bright notes of orange peel and lemon prevail. Papaya and nectarine aromatics add a lot of great tropical fruit to the wine. On the palate, a roundness is present due to the malolactic fermentation. Flavors of pineapple and lemon tart create a crisp and elegant finish. The balance of this wine make it a perfect candidate for a bevy of dishes. Try pairing with halibut with lemon butter atop of rice pilaf or a delicious vegetable stir-fry with soy sauce.
VINTAGE:
The 2014 vintage was on par with the year prior, moderate rains came in early spring to start the growing season. Perfectly warm and dry weather persisted into the summer, with ideal temperatures and only a few heat spikes, providing for great harvest conditions. Clarksburg is a special place in California, winemakers and growers don’t need to worry about the statewide drought here due to the large ow of water coming through the Delta. This appellation is unique in the fact that if you dig 4-6 feet into the ground, you will nd an abundance of water. The fruit that came o the vine in 2014 had developed great color, concentrated avors and balanced structure and acidity.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
93% Chardonnay
7% Viognier
OAK AGING: 6 months
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
pH: 3.66
TA: 5.9 g/L
WINEMAKING NOTES
Our 2014 Chardonnay has great acidity, bright notes of orange peel and lemon prevail. Papaya and nectarine aromatics add a lot of great tropical fruit to the wine. On the palate, a roundness is present due to the malolactic fermentation. Flavors of pineapple and lemon tart create a crisp and elegant finish. The balance of this wine make it a perfect candidate for a bevy of dishes. Try pairing with halibut with lemon butter atop of rice pilaf or a delicious vegetable stir-fry with soy sauce.
VINTAGE:
The 2014 vintage was on par with the year prior, moderate rains came in early spring to start the growing season. Perfectly warm and dry weather persisted into the summer, with ideal temperatures and only a few heat spikes, providing for great harvest conditions. Clarksburg is a special place in California, winemakers and growers don’t need to worry about the statewide drought here due to the large ow of water coming through the Delta. This appellation is unique in the fact that if you dig 4-6 feet into the ground, you will nd an abundance of water. The fruit that came o the vine in 2014 had developed great color, concentrated avors and balanced structure and acidity.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION:
93% Chardonnay
7% Viognier
OAK AGING: 6 months
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
pH: 3.66
TA: 5.9 g/L