This Chardonnay exhibits aromas of citrus zest, Fuji apple and chamomile aromatics. The flavors move towards whitepeach, apple skin, lively acidity and a firm structure that expresses its mountain sourcing. - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers
Tasting Notes
This Chardonnay exhibits aromas of citrus zest, Fuji apple and chamomile aromatics. The flavors move towards whitepeach, apple skin, lively acidity and a firm structure that expresses its mountain sourcing.
Historic Acclaim
2022: 95 Points, L.P-B, The Wine Independent, April 2024
Vineyard & Vintage Character
The DuPratt Vineyard is nestled among Coastal Redwoods at 1500 feet in the Mendocino Ridges AVA. The vineyard was planted in the early 1980s. This is a high elevation site in an AVA often called “Islands in the Sky”. Only elevations above 1200 feet are included, and it is the only non-contiguous AVA in America. This site is well known for Zinfandel but produces sublime Chardonnay as well.
Wine Details
Wine Statistics
Oak: 100% French oak; 40% new
Time in Oak: 10 months
Alcohol: 13.9 %
TA: 6.4 g / L
pH: 3.39
Cases produced: 103
No fining or filtration