Tasting Notes
"Look for bright orange and stone fruit aromas, punctuated by butterscotch and caramel corn. In the mouth, vibrant notes of lemon zest and mineral blend with toasty shortbread overtones. Elegant and beautifully balanced, a broad mid-palate leads to a subtly spicy finish." - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
Acclaim
91 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate, December 2008
91 Points - Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, June 2009
Gold Medal - 2009 Sommelier Challenge
The Place: Sonoma County
Straddling the Napa/Sonoma County line, the Los Carneros hills roll up from the shores of the San Pablo Bay. The unique factor here is wind - a relentless cooling force that charges up the rolling hillsides. Our estate Chardonnay blocks are all within 10 miles of the bay, so the constant wind and fog allow the grapes to ripen at a snail's pace, retaining bright, beautiful acidity while developing vivid, concentrated aromas and flavors.
Wine Stats
Appellation: Los Carneros
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Clonal Selection: Clone 4, Dijon
Type of Oak: 100% French, 30% new barrels, medium and medium plus toast levels
Time in Barrel: 10 months
Alcohol: 14.5%
T.A.: 0.59g / 100mL
pH: 3.64
R.S.: 0.22%
Cases Produced: 2,900
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