2023 Anderson Valley Chardonnay is aromatic in the glass, combining fresh citrus and floral elements. The palate is framed by racy acidity, with a richness of fruit and hints of oak toasted hazelnut and hard spice. Ripe melon, quince and yellow apple flavors are coupled with mandarin zest, juniper and thyme. The wine is textured and elegant exuding the warm sunny growing days and cool temperatures of Anderson Valley. Beautiful in its youth, this Chardonnay will age gracefully and improve over the next 5+ years.
We are guided by the vineyard site and work towards expressing it fully through each wine we produce. The Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed and allowed to settle via gravity before being transferred to 100% french oak barrels (15% new). Native primary fermentation lasts up to six months. Partial malolactic fermentation nor batonnage is performed to the barrels. This preserves a pure expression of the vineyard, as the intense sunlight of the site creates incredible texture in the fruit. Our Chardonnay is aged in barrels for eight months before a light fining and filtration prior to bottling.
93 points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
