Chardonnay
Scherrer Vineyard, 2009

$ 120.00

This is a rich and complex expression of Chardonnay from the Scherrer Vineyard. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed to French oak cooperage, where primary and malolactic fermentation occurred. All of these elements were allowed to integrate during its more than yearlong residence in wood. It was bottled without fining or filtration to respect both its delicacy and its more substantial qualities.

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Winemaker's Notes

I often describe our Chardonnay style as ‘Hippie style’, meaning that it is barrel fermented, full malolactic fermentation left on the lees for a long time and then bottled without any fining or filtration… ‘Mr. natural style’, man. The 18 months on the yeast lees makes the wine more interesting and approachable in its youth. Aromas of limes, pear, struck match, and a slight honeysuckle floral note can make it hard to get your nose out of the glass. On the mouth, it is both rich and taut at the same time. There is a saline quality, and a tartness that is followed by its significant central palate viscosity. The aromatics return on the aftertaste making it a satisfying whole-circle experience. It is really built for prime consumption in 2-5 years, but the long barrel time helps with earlier consumption.