2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Alexander Valley
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2024
Unfined Yes
Production Details Whole-cluster pressed and fermented natively, without fining and with rough filtration before bottling. The wine aged 10 months in a program reported as 41% new French oak and 15% concrete; the sheet does not identify the remaining vessel share. Bottled in July 2024; 634 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Wildflower honey, lemon oil, burnt sugar, roasted chestnut, ginger and chamomile; rich texture, crystalline acidity and a long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Alexander Valley
Elevation 548.64 meters
Fermentation Vessels Barrels (100%)
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2023
Production Details Fermented entirely in barrels with native yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and monthly lees stirring. The wine aged 10 months in a program reported as 38% new French oak and 10% concrete; the sheet does not identify the remaining vessel share. Bottled in July 2023; 423 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Lemon custard, saffron, bay laurel, preserved lemon and roasted chestnut; layered texture, generous acidity and a persistent finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Alexander Valley
Elevation 548.64 meters
Fermentation Vessels Barrels (100%)
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2021
Production Details Fermented entirely in barrels with native yeast, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and monthly lees stirring. Aged 10 months in French oak, 40% new, and bottled in July 2021.
Tasting Notes Cantaloupe, honeycomb, honeysuckle, tropical fruit and toast; opulent yet elegant texture, firm acidity and a round, lingering finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Alexander Valley
Soil Sobrante loam
Elevation 548.64 meters
Fermentation Vessels Barrels (100%)
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2020
Production Details Fermented entirely in barrels with native yeast, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and monthly lees stirring. Aged 10 months in French oak, 50% new, and bottled in July 2020.
Tasting Notes Stargazer lily, kumquat, fennel, honeycomb, nectarine preserves and almond; opulent yet elegant texture and a round, mouthwatering finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Alexander Valley
Soil Sobrante loam
Elevation 548.64 meters
Orientation Multiple Slope Exposures
Grape Clone Hyde-Wente
Fermentation Vessels Barrels (100%)
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 20, 2016
Production Details Fruit came from blocks 48A, 48B and 48C, planted in 1982 on AXR rootstock at 12-by-8-foot spacing. Fermented entirely in barrels with native yeast, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel and monthly lees stirring. Aged 11 months in 48% new French oak, bottled July 20, 2016; 992 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Stargazer lily, Asian pear, lemon custard, spice and saline notes; opulent yet elegant texture and a lingering, mouthwatering finish.
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