This is an enticing Chardonnay with aromas of sagebrush, floral spice, peach blossom and melon underscored by subtle fruit and lifted oak notes. The palate is vibrant and textural, displaying tangerine, sage and almond, backed by sea salt and fruit in the background.
- Vintage
- 2020
- Vineyard
- Sunset Vineyard, Black Sage Bench
- Aromas & Texture
- Exuberant + Enticing
Sunset Vineyard
Situated south of Jagged Rock Vineyard and perfectly aligned with a gap in the range across the valley, this vineyard basks in the sun late into the evening. Thirty years ago, we planted Dijon clones 76 & 95 on soils formed by glacial meltwaters.
The vines grow in gravelly sand, and the site slopes to the southwest. This warm exposure and highly porous soils produce classic Chardonnay that exudes character.