Layer Cake Chardonnay

Winemaker notes our approach to chardonnay is one of non-intervention allowing the fruit and the place to speak for itself and then layering in our techniques to bring it to its fullest potential. We let the grapes develop fully which in our vineyards means concentrated and complex layers of fruit heady evocative aromatics and perfect balance of flavor. We ferment in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve the intense complex aromatics and then age certain lots in 3-year air-dried french oak to accentuate and balance the concentrated fruit adding another layer of complexity with the subtle high-quality oak. The result is a rich wine but with clean pure layers of flavors and aromatics. Vineyard notes our monterey vineyards border the santa lucia highlands. Shallow granitic soils lend mineral characteristics and beautiful citrus blossom aromas to the wine. Cooling winds flow in from monterey bay each afternoon preserving crisp acidity and delicate aromatics. Our s