The skin contact and barrel aging influences a broad mouthfeel. Notes of apricot, cooked apple and dried citrus lead to subtle aromas of savory herbs and baking spices. Dry. Fermented like a red wine, this skin contact Chardonnay displays tannins and texture often associated with red wines. This Chardonnay is harvested later than most used for white wine, allowing the fruit to gain additional sugar, lower acid and ripen phenolic. Fermented whole cluster, 3 weeks on the skins and stems. Aged in neutral French barrels for 15 months. 100% estate grown. Lower alcohol. 10.7% alc. Winemaker Maya Hood White, Early Mountain Vineyards.
