2017
Taste Profile


Fragrant notes of pear, tangerine, and fig are followed by rich, ripe stone fruit flavors of peaches
Retail
$41.00
Quantity
Wine Notes
Fragrant notes of pear, tangerine, and fig are followed by rich, ripe stone fruit flavors of peaches. The palate is well-structured and elegantly balanced with an edge of crisp acidity. Barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation with regular bâttonage was used to create a smooth buttery mouthfeel and crème brûlée finish.
Santa Barbara County represents the only place in North America where the coastal mountain range transitions from full north-south orientation to full east-west. This is why the ocean influence creates such an impact on this appellation. Santa Maria Valley is situated at the north end of the appellation and because of its funnel shape, fog from the Pacific Ocean rolls over the terrain each evening and lingers until late morning the next day. This natural cooling helps extend the growing season with extra hangtime that allows the fruit to develop texture, complex aromatics, and rich concentration.
The 2017 growing season presented smaller grape clusters with smaller berries and a lower yield, all of which contributed to excellent concentration. The grapes matured at a slow pace and harvested slightly later than the 2016 vintage. With an extra week or two of maturation, the vines developed a lush, voluminous palate that is very well balanced and finely tuned because of the fruit’s high level of natural acidity.
Wine Facts
Enjoy the Scents and Flavors
Scents



Flavors


100%
Chardonnay
TA
.60g/100ml
Alcohol
13.5%
pH
3.40
Barrel Regimen
10 months in French oak, 25% new oak

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County
Recommended Products

Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones
Retail $16.00

Diamond Collection wines are made from grapes grown across California and are carefully combined to create wines perfect for all occasions – including those special just because ones
Retail $20.00

With rich, smooth, creamy aromas of juicy pineapple and butterscotch, this wine embraces a buttery, caramel, and ripe yellow fruit style
Retail $69.00

Highly refined style with flavors of vanilla, pineapple and butter
Retail $32.00