Palate
This lightly oaked Chardonnay is
rich and complex, ripe melon, and star fruit,
with a splash of lemon. Balanced creamy
acidity fills the mouth, leading to a length finish.
Growing Conditions
2016 started out like it was extending the trend of
another hot year, but in mid-summer the weather shifted and there was
steady weather of somewhat cooler temperatures. The white grape
varieties required close observation to keep a balance of naturally high
acid levels and brix (the measure of sugars in the grapes); harvest came
about two weeks earlier than normal.
Vineyard: Gamache, Block 2
Bottling
Bottling Date: 03/03/2017
Winemaking
6 months in barrel; 70% Stainless Steel, 30% French Oak
Food Pairing
Enjoy with seafood, or pasta with a light
cream sauce, or as an aperitif.
