Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay

''When I think of Central Coast Chardonnay I think of lush fruit-driven wines that pack a considerable amount of flavor in every sip. And the beauty of working with the myriad selection of vineyards I get to work with on the Central Coast is that I can put together a wine that emphasizes any number of flavor profiles I'd like. For me this means I can blend a wine that can pair with an amazing array of foods including meats pasta and popcorn. All of the grapes in the 2015 Chardonnay came from two vineyards located in the Livermore Valley of California's Central Coast. Located just east of the San Francisco Bay area this particular valley is covered in vineyards and is host to a number of wineries: some that are small family run operations and some that are quite well known. The Livermore Valley boasts warm days and very cool nights which allows for very consistent ripening throughout the season. This also means that I can let the fruit hang on the vine a little longer for maximu