This wine comes from Russian River Valley, universally recognized as the best Chardonnay location in California. The unique soil and climate here allows Russian River Valley Chardonnays to rival the great White Burgundies of France.


Color
Light yellow.

Aroma
Dutch apple pie, spice and nutmeg.

Taste
Creamy texture, weighty but balanced acidity.


3,200 Cases


Grape Variety/Varieties:
100% Chardonnay

Alcohol Level:
13.8%

Length/Type of Fermentation:
100% barrel fermentation, 100% malolactic.

Length/Type of Aging:
10 months in French Oak barrels, 20% new. Lees stirred every 2 weeks, no sterile filtration.


vintage publication rating
2007 Wine & Spirits 90
2006 Beverage Dynamics 91
2005 Fra Noi  
2005 AppellationAmerica.com