Varietals:  Chardonnay

Appellation:  Russian River Valley

Winemaker:  Anthony Beckman

Winemaking Techniques:  This estate fruit was harvested only a few hundred yards from the winery where it was whole cluster pressed.  Barrel fermented and aged for 10 months in 100% French Oak (25% of which were new barrels).       75% malolactic fermentation.

Cases Produced:  1,050

Tasting Notes:  This straw colored Chardonnay showcases beautiful apple, peach, honeysuckle and lime aromas with light oak influences of vanilla and toasted almonds. It has mouth-filling flavors of whole cumquats, orange blossoms and limes. The finish is lightly creamy with lingering flavors of toffee and butterscotch.

Reviews:  “Best of Class” -San Francisco Wine Competition, 2009