Aged for 18 months in 25% new French Oak, 165 cases
This unfined and unfiltered Chardonnay is crafted to resemble Puligny-Montrachet with lovely mineral tones and a fresh reductive character showing off lemon curd, apple, pear and golden fig fruit, along with hazelnut, clove spice, butterscotch, sea breeze, smoky vanilla and yeasty brioche notes. This golden hued, delicately floral and elegantly rich cool climate Chardonnay goes wonderfully with a range of sea foods and poultry dishes, especially crab and or lobster.
In the French style, its opulent density is very pleasing and its mineral elements and zesty verve deliver energy and elegance. Seamless layers of classic honeysuckle, apricot, peach pit tanginess, faint citrus marmalade, verbena/orange honeycomb, subtle wood nuances and crunchy chalky stones.
The grapes are sourced from a small family owned vineyard five miles from Windy Oaks Estate at the cooler, southernmost end of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation. Unlike other Sauvignon Blancs, ours is barrel aged in neutral French oak for over a year resulting in a rich, creamy texture.
