Flora Springs Chardonnay Napa Valley

”winemaker notes our 2016 napa valley chardonnay relies primarily on fruit from two avas: oakville a mid-valley region with warm days and cool evenings that produce generously-fruited richly-textured chardonnay and the oak knoll district a cooler more southerly appellation with grapes that bring fresh acidity and citrus fruit flavors to the wine. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged in a combination of new and seasoned french and american oak barrels with bi-weekly lees stirring and 20% malolactic fermentation. Stone and citrus fruits lead the charge in this fruit-driven wine with green apple and fresh pear sharing the stage with zesty lemon and lime. The fruit is supported by a framework of toasty oak and hints of vanilla and caramel add complexity and interest. The wine’s mid-plate is round and creamy yet the finish is bright crisp and beautiful balanced. On the vine an early bud break followed by warm weather and spring rains brought a rapid start to the 20