Tasting Notes

A new expression of one of our core Chardonnays, the natural concentration and vibrancy of this old vine fruit is showcased in this lively wine. Ripe Granny Smith apples, lemons, and honeysuckle flowers jump out of the glass preceding the rounded yet light-bodied palate with honey-drizzled pear and apricot spritzed with more fresh lemon. The citrusy finish has a touch of minerality making this a joyful take on the classic Olivet Vineyard Chardonnay.

Vineyard Notes

Olivet Lane Vineyard was planted in 1975 to Wente selection on AXR rootstock. The vineyard sits on 65 acres of sloping benchland in the Santa Rosa Plain, in between the warmer Westside Road region and the cooler Green Valley, where warm summer days are moderated by cool breezes and chilly evening temperatures. The combination of low temperatures, regular fog intrusion, and well-drained, clay-loam soil create an excellent environment for growing Chardonnay that develop cool-climate characteristics and impeccable acid at low sugars. The wines from this vineyard simultaneously express power and finesse, and they do so with
tremendous balance.