Best of Varietal, Best of Class & Double Gold
- New World International Wine Competition - Feb 2018
Gold Medal - Monterey Wine Competition - Feb 2018
Gold Medal - Pacific Rim Wine Competition - April 2018
Gold Medal - Press Democrat “North Coast” Wine Challenge - April 2018
Aromatic, and beautifully balanced, has a wide array of tropical/citrus notes and maintains the PERFECT acidity and freshness so vital to great Chardonnay. Aromas of stone fruit, lemon zest and a hint of vanilla, lead to a rich and enveloping palate of lychee fruit and toasted almonds. Fermented in 34% new French oak for 9 months. Aged on the lees, and hand stirred regularly promoting depth and longevity. Really well-made wine. Load up! Perfect for summer drinking. Medium to full bodied with great length, this is early evidence that the hype about 2016 is true, and we may have another stellar vintage to look forward to. Chardonnay lovers will not want to miss this one.
Vintage: 2016
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: 100% Carneros - 76% Napa, 24% Sonoma
Harvest Date: September 2nd - October 1st, 2016
Acid: 0.62 g/100ml
pH: 3.52
Aging: Barrel fermented in 34% new, 33% once and 33% twice-filled French oak barrels for 9 months.
Alcohol: 14.4%
Wine Maker: Todd Graff
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