Palate
This is a bright and concentrated barrel-aged Chardonnay that opens with lemon freshness alongside crème brûlée and sandalwood followed by hints of flint and warming winter spice. A broad and layered entry is complemented by balanced acidity and a clean and seemingly endless finish.
Growing Conditions
2016 was one of the earliest and prolonged growing seasons on record. This combination of early and long created the best of both worlds. 2016 is poised to go down in the books as one of the most perfect growing seasons.
Harvest
April and May were warm and dry. By mid-summer, cooler temperatures arrived and continued through harvest. This allowed for long hang times and optimal picking dates. The especially long season
allowed the grapes to ripen slowly which helped preserve freshness and elegance in the finished wines.
Aging
After an extended 23 months of total barrel age, the wine was racked once more to stainless for 6 months and finished with a light polish filtration. One year in bottle before release.
