Chardonnay – California Sonoma Coast White Wine

It is said that the gun tamed the west. It is also said that the dainty little Derringer tamed the gambling tables. The mere thought that one of these genteel enforcers might be lying in wait—tucked neatly in a gentleman’s vest pocket or in the garter of an attractive gambling house proprietress— tended to bring out the honesty in people. We pay homage to this exquisite instrument with our Pearl Handle Chardonnay.

750 ML $36.00 Qty

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Smooth, viscous, balanced, good acidity, long finish, full-tilt style without being heavy or cloying.

Pear, apricots, melon, honeysuckle, toasty oak.

A single vineyard on the Sonoma Coast (French clones, southern exposure for warmth, 1200 foot elevation, above the fog line) and several blocks in Rutherford. The Sonoma Coast is becoming sought-after for new vineyard development. It is perfect for Chardonnay, even cooler than Carneros, so site selection and exposure are critical. The soils are shallow and the yields are low.

Hand harvested in the early morning / Whole cluster pressed / Champagne press program used for delicacy / 100% barrel fermented / 100% malolactic fermentation / 8 months in barrels, aged sur lie with bi-weekly batonage.

320 cases

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