Winemaker's Notes:

Vibrant and fresh citrus, pear, and pineapple characters run along the palate, with hints of nectarine perfume and elements of minerally barrel ferment complexity. This is a tight, bright, focused wine with a concentrated nucleus of ripe fruit throughout, giving more texture and balance with fine oak. The finish has poise and brightness, showing "mouth-watering" fine natural acidity, and an orange-grapefruit racy and fresh persistence.

Elegant bright fruit needs elegant oak handling as well, so lightly-toasted barrels of fine-grained French oak are used. The unclarified wine is left on lees in barrel for only 3 months so that it remains subdued and subtle, letting the Chardonnay fruit command the palate, preserving its freshness and the maximizing its potential for cellaring. Great with Grilled or poached fish, or light textured white meats with cream-based sauces.

Reviews:

“ 90 Points. ” — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Feb 2009

“ Rating 93.
Tight citrus and stone fruit, with fresh racy acidity on the palate; very long and very fine. ” — James Halliday, Wine Companion