Quilt Chardonnay, Napa Valley

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For this Chardonnay, we relived on vineyards from the Oak Knoll and Carneros Districts where the climate is distinctly cooler and foggier than the northern environs of Napa Valley. Carneros is a world unto itself. For one, much of the soil is sedimentary clay loam with heavy gravel due to the regions proximity to the mouth of the valley. This soil, combined with the chilling winds of the marine influence, yields a Chardonnay grape with impressive structure and flinty minerality.

• Pale straw yellow with golden hues

• Honey crisp apple, juicy white peach, and Asian pear followed by notes of Meyer lemon zest

• Lemon meringue pie, apricot, and a hint of lightly toasted oak

• Bright acidity, medium bodied, and a creamy finish 14.7% alcohol by volume.