Nose
Expressing aromas of ripe
lemon, apple, and pineapple; balanced with
clove, vanilla spice notes, and toasty oak.
Palate
The Chardonnay is a full and
complex wine, with minerality
and richness. The
mid-palate is fresh and savory with a hint of
butterscotch, leading to a memorable finish.
Growing Conditions
2017 was warm, but closer to normal. There were
challenges in the spring with rain, a hot, dry July and August, and a
cooler September and October.
Vineyard: Gamache
Harvest
The white varieties were harvested in
mid-August, showing high natural acidity and full flavor profiles.
Winemaking
Through fermentation and barrel aging these wines are showing
complexity, minerality and great acidity.
Aging
6 months in barrel;
70% Stainless Steel
30% French Oak
