Opening with ripe notes of grilled pineapple, cinnamon toast and crème brulee, this is a delicous Chardonnay. Juicy flavors of Gravenstein apple, lemon and grapefruit are met with a hint of white flower. There is a nice weight on the mid-palate with persistent acidity and a refreshing finish.
Our Russian River Valley Chardonnay is predominantly harvested from the BCD Vineyard, the Norris Vineyard and the Boriolo Vineyard. Each of these Russian River Valley Vineyards are certified Sonoma Sustainable and contribute their unique complexities to the final blend.
Heavy spring rains enriched the soils and delayed bud break by a few weeks. A heat spike in June, followed by warm weather, brought even veraison throughout the vineyards. A cooling trend and touch of rain in mid-September created ideal conditions for the harvest which is considered a near-perfect vintage.
Pairs well with pork, rich fish such as salmon and tuna, and vegetarian dishes.