Sans

Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

This tantalizing wine draws you in with alluring aromas of white peach, jasmine and Key lime pie, with notions of graham cracker crust and pear blossom. The stone fruit and floral notes are echoed on the palate, which strikes a lively balance between energetic acidity and a silky mouthfeel as it glides to a lush finish, with hints of wet limestone minerality, lemongrass and caramelized French toast.

Production

Winter and spring provided ample rain, which allowed the vines to set a generous crop with excellent canopies. Budbreak arrived a little over a week early, and we enjoyed warm, steady weather throughout spring and summer. We began picking Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and some Merlot as early as mid-August, but the first big push began after a Labor Day heat event, when our generous canopies paid dividends, helping shade the grapes. After a busy few weeks, a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature. To counter the impact of modest mid-September rains, we applied a careful fruit drop, and were equally diligent during sorting. Overall, harvest lasted eleven weeks, delivering wines with excellent concentration, supple tannins, lovely finesse and dynamic acidity.