Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Chardonnay

To capture California’s great diversity we sourcedour Chardonnay from several select vineyards primarily along the cool Central Coast. Influenced by the proximity of the chilly Pacific Ocean this region’s reliable marine influence frames the warm dry days with foggy nights and mornings. The wide diurnal temperature variation allows rich fruit flavors to develop alongside bright acids. It also lengthens the growing season resulting in concentrated flavor development in the grapes. Monterey fruit is rich with tropical and citrus flavors while Edna Valley grapes carry fresh floral and peach notes. Bright citrus and pineapple characteristics come from Santa Barbara. To craft a well-balanced Chardonnay that pairs bright flavors with a rich textured complexity we used two separate fermentation techniques. A majority of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures a slow process that retained the inherently bright fruit flavors. The remainder was fermented in