Matanzas Creek Chardonnay 2017

This wine exhibits aromas of grilled nectarine, olive oil ice cream, sweet lemon bars and a hint of snickerdoodle cookies. Hints of vanilla, marzipan and roasted walnuts balance out the savory, rich mouthfeel with cascading acidity.

The Alexander Valley Chardonnay is a blend of five different clones; Clone 4, Wente, Upper Barn, 72 and Clone 76. ­The vines harvested for this Chardonnay were specifically selected to emphasize the uniqueness of each vineyard block. ­e soil diversity, sun exposure, clonal and rootstock selections, as well as the altitude, all came together to contribute to this final blend. Whole cluster pressed and fermented in 100% French oak barrels, this Chardonnay went through full malolactic fermentation.