- Variety: Chardonnay (100%)
- Vintage: 2010
- Vineyard: Windsor Oak Vineyard
- Alcohol : 13.0 % vol
- Volume: 750 ml
- AVA: Central Coast, CA
- Cases production: 50 cs bottled
Vineyard description : 100% from Windsor Oak Vineyard situated in Russian River, Sonoma Valley. Cold Climate influence allowing bright natural acidity.
Winemaking Info : 100% barrel fermented at low temperature with less stirring twice a month. All French oak, 30% new, 70% one- and two year-old barrels, mainly Dargeau & Jaegle barrels.
Wine Description : Intriguing complex nose of toasted pine nuts, butternut squash and lemon custard with resinous wood overtones. A mix of pineapple and ripe red apple dominate the palate layer with vanilla and toasty oak. Finishes with a mineral note and lingering sage and tea leaf aromas.
Aging Capacity : 5 to 6 years.
Food Pairing : Coconut milk and heavy cumin. Smoked cheese. Baked fish in a fruity glaze. Lemon roasted chicken.
