VINEYARDS:
We’re convinced that the world’s best wines showcase the true essence of their origins. We grew the fruit for this Chardonnay in our Pinnacles Vineyard, on the east side of Salinas Valley at the base of the Gabilan Mountains. Cooled by morning fog and far enough from the Monterey Bay to get a long, daily dose of sun, this west-facing vineyard, planted at 300 feet in elevation, has proven itself to be an ideal site for Burgundian varieties, including Chardonnay. Known for its checkerboard pattern of wind breaks and rare soil made up of sand and decomposed granite, Pinnacles is both our foundation vineyard and home to our state-of-the-art winery.
APPEARANCE:
Shimmering light-straw gold
AROMA:
Honey, tropical fruits with hints of orange and pineapple
FLAVOR:
Rich and well balanced with a delicious, creamy-textured mid-palate; ripe fruit, orange, almond, and spice flavors lead to a refreshing, smooth finish.
AGING: Eight months in small oak barrels, 25% new
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.58 g/L
pH: 3.39
ALCOHOL: 13.8%