"Bright, even, pale straw yellow. This has a fresh, tropical bouquet with aromas of pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit, melded with spiced nuts and butter popcorn. Full-bodied, aromas of pineapple interweaved with Meyer lemon, pear, unfolding vanilla, spiced cashew and butter popcorn. The mouthfeel is creamy and weighty, complimented by lively acidity and a smooth flow" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jul 2023

This Chardonnay opens with intense aromas of apples and melons, joined by signature characters of crème brulee, caramelized sugar and butterscotch. Ripe orchard fruit flavors are joined by creamy, buttery notes and balanced by lively acidity.

Fruit was sourced from premier vineyard sites throughout the Columbia Valley, including Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. Columbia Valley vineyards are seated in Eastern Washington. This region is mostly dry with less precipitation due to the rain shadow effect from the surrounding Cascade Mountain range. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation. This, combined with the low water-holding capacity of the soil, allow for precise control of the vines.

Chardonnay grapes were pressed and the juice was allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks. 75%was placed into a combination of new and one-to-three year old American and French oak barrels for fermentation. 25% of the blend was stainless steel fermented to increase varietal aromas and enhance the wine’s overall bouquet. All barrels were hand-stirred every week during the nine month aging period.