Newton Chardonnay Unfiltered

Vineyard We source our Chardonnay fruit primarily from the Carneros region of Napa Valley. The Carneros terrain where we grow Chardonnay is marked by well-drained rolling hills sloping to the San Pablo Bay. The proximity of the bay moderates the vineyard microclimate with morning and evening fog and afternoon breezes. The area is marked by cool marine influences that provide a long-growing season to develop even and optimal ripeness. Vintage Conditions The 2015 season was one of contrasts. The vintage was noted by significantly reduced yields (-35-50%) a result of a cool and damp flowering period in spring which resulted in poor fruit set and fewer berries per bunch. The summer and autumn seasons were hot and dry continuing the run of drought conditions which commenced from the 2012 vintage. The quality of the fruit was outstanding although in limited supply with the vintage likely to be recognized as one of Napa Valley’s greatest. Vinification Our 2015 Unfiltered Chardonnay was 1