Our Second Chardonnay Wine
A delicate straw color sets an inviting tone as your senses embark on a delicious roller coaster ride of citrus sensations. Indeed, this Chardonnay wine abounds with the citrus aromatics Carneros is so well known for. The nose first begins with a light lemon sorbet, which grows perceptibly into butterscotch, French barrel caramels and, in the far reaches of the olfactory, a scent of kiwi fruit.
These aromatics launch into lemon meringue and lemon-drop flavors on the palate. A middle layer of creamy viscosity derived from sur lies aging balances this wine’s fine acidity and coats the palate. The finish gradually tapers while supporting the multitude of fresh citrus flavors. The effect is intoxicating and leaves you wanting more.
The fruit for this Chardonnay wine is integrated from three separate vineyards in the Carneros hills. Our family and winemaker personally selected the rows of grapes that produced this wine, which was barrel-fermented in 50% new French Burgundy barrels for a duration of 8 months. The wine was aged sur lies and stirred every two weeks for a total of 8 times. A 50% malolactic fermentation completes the blend.
| Winemakers | Nils and Kirk Venge |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Released | October 1, 2006 |
| Alcohol | 14.4% |
| Appellation | Los Carneros |
| Cases Produced | 375 |
