Belle Ambiance Chardonnay

Belle ambiance is a beautiful spot nestled in one of our family vineyards. During our 80 years of making wine in california we’ve enjoyed many perfect moments here under the shade of its ancient oak tree. It’s the ideal place to relax watch the sunset and bask in the mood with friends and a glass of wine. We crafted these wines in a rich indulgent style so we could share that feeling with you. Winemaking in late september when sugar levels and flavor development reached absolute perfection in the vineyards we harvested the fruit for this chardonnay. The grapes were gently harvested at night to allow the citrus and tropical flavors to shine and to retain the fruit’s natural acidity. We cold-settled the juice and racked it just prior to fermentation. A portion of the wine remained in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s bright acidity and delicate aromas while the remaining portion underwent secondary malolactic fermentation before aging on french and american oak to add