2023 Silver Label Chardonnay, North Coast

Aromas of fresh stone fruit, citrus and vanilla bean. The palate is a mix of tree fruit and apricot notes with bright citrus and structure. Toasted spice and hints of vanilla bean intertwine with bright acidity that lingers into the finish.

Pressed immediately and placed into stainless steel tanks with cold glycol set to a lower temperature to allow for a slow and easy fermentation. Once two thirds through, the wine goes to French oak barrels to finish primary and malolactic fermentations. Throughout the process the wines are stirred to kick up the lees (dead yeast cells) which helps add to the mouthfeel and complexity.