Santa Barbara’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean’s marine layer and afternoon ocean breezes creates the ideal location to grow Chardonnay. This wine is sourced from the coastal valley corridors between the Purisima Hills and the Santa Rosa Hills.
 
The miracle of the region’s microclimate began about 20 million years ago as marine sediment was deposited deep under the Pacific Ocean. Due to tectonic plate movements, mountains rose out of the ocean in a north-south orientation. Over twelve million years, the mountains broke from the plate and turned clockwise, creating the most clearly delineated transverse range in North America.
 
Vintage Conditions: We had ideal growing conditions for most of the year and mild summer temperatures. 
 
Winemaking: Picked for opulent flavors, barrel aged at 55-degrees, full malolactic fermentation and battonaged for 4 months.
 
Color: Straw gold with emerald and yellow hues.
 
Aroma: Complex fruit, oak and floral plantain aromas with hints of toast, vanilla and honey.  
Palate: Lemon curd, tropical fruits, with creamy textures balanced with earthiness, white pear.  Crisp acidity and soft tannins.  Rich and expansive with a long finish.
 
Alcohol: 13.8% 
pH 3.54
TA 6.1 g/L