Years ago we asked ourselves, "Why the hell would you oak a chardonnay?" We like our fruit to smell and taste like, well, fruit – not butter. Go figure. And with our stainless steel fermentation we have freed the juice from its oaky cocoon. The old, tired form is left behind as the prettiest expression of chardonnay emerges. Rich in the tropical flavors of white peaches and golden pineapples, honeyed Bosc pears and Lemon Zest, this wine will make you flap your wings so get ready to fly. The metamorphosis of California chardonnay is complete.

Vintage

2005

Varietal

96% Chardonnay, 1.6% Viognier, 1.2% Marsanne, 1.2% Rousanne

Appellation

97.6% Dry Creek Valley, 1.2% Russian River Valley, 1.2% Lake County

Alcohol

13.9%

pH

3.65

Release Date

April 18, 2007

Suggested Retail

$18

Production

1877 cases

Wood

Stainless steel