Melon, pineapple and vanilla highlight the aromas with subtle notes of pippin apples. Initial flavors of caramel and spice are followed in the mid palate with flavors of apple pie a la mode and finishes with creamy oak and butter.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 3,500 cases

2009 was picture perfect for us here in the Dunnigan Hills appellation. Cooler than normal temperatures and very little wind allowed us to ripen our grapes slowly, developing loads of flavor and intensity.

Six different clones of chardonnay from the Dunnigan Hills and Lodi appellations were blended to add complexity of flavors to the wine. The majority of the lots were barrel fermented and periodically lees stirred then aged ten months in barrel to add rich texture. A small percentage of 2010 vintage chardonnay was added to enhance the fresh apple and melon characters.