Description
The Chardonnay from 2008 exhibits the traits we love most – elegance, balance and bright acidity. Citrus blossom aromas, lemon flavors with minerality, structure and poise. Wild yeast fermentation and patient winemaking combine well to produce an intense wine – the essence of Chardonnay. Sonoma County is usually blessed with near perfect conditions for grape growing. Unlike our wine making friends in other, more marginal growing areas around the world, Sonoma usually has an abundance of heat, sunshine and dry weather to help ripen fruit to optimal levels. 2008 had the right components but the timing was difficult. Late frosts, high winds, and high temperatures all conspired to produce a challenging vintage. On the positive side, those of us who farmed diligently, waited patiently and harvested carefully were able to produce wines of great promise.
