Tolosa Chardonnay 2014

Light gold straw color leads to aromas of Bartlett pear and freshly picked nectarine along with notes of nutmeg, brown spice and fresh brioche. The flavors of pear, white peach and pineapple are a prelude to the crisp acidity and a lingering salinity and flintiness, characteristic of Chardonnay from the Edna Valley.

The characteristics of the Estate Chardonnay reflect traditional winemaking techniques to harmonize the flavors of cool-climate grown Chardonnay grapes with the flavors and aromas that result during barrel fermentation and aging. This wine was fermented and aged for 16 months in small French oak barrels and underwent partial malolactic conversion. Aging wine on the lees and stirring following fermentation creates a richness in the mid palate which balances with the natural acidity of the wine.