Pineapple, honeydew melon, and a hint of butterscotch highlight the aromas. The flavors are an enticing combination of crisp apple and melon and buttered cinnamon toast. The finish has an intriguing European minerality and a little lemon zest.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 3,500 cases
2010 was the best vintage ever for us here in the Dunnigan Hills AVA. Cooler than normal temperatures and very little wind allowed us to ripen our grapes slowly, allowing maximum flavor and intensity.
Dijon clones 95 and 124 grown in our Matchbook and JK Vineyards were blended together to add complexity. The wine was barrel fermented and periodically lees-stirred. Ten months of barrel aging produced the rich texture. This wine was blended with a small percentage of 2011 vintage chardonnay to add fresh apple and melon characters.
