2021 CHARDONNAY
 
In 2021 we had a bit of an odd start. We experienced a push and pull with the weather conditions throughout the growing season. The growing season started off with much warmer temperatures in the spring that led us to expect an early harvest, but temperatures lowered to a more optimal level during the summer months. With the proper temperatures continuing through to the end of summer we were able to wait for the most ideal moment to harvest the fruit. The optimal harvest conditions allowed us to develop comprehensive varietal character in the finished wines.
A pale hue of shimmery straw with a wink of green Chartreuse greets you. The melodramatic aromatics flit from persimmon to pluot, then show perfectly ripe peach notes that crescendo into lemon panna cotta with graham cracker crust. The initial palate impression is of Polynesian purée highlighted by papaya and pineapple. At the middle, a mélange of fastidious stone fruit liqueurs from plum to pear appear, adding to the exquisite balance that underscores the whole of the tasting experience. The finish exhibits bright finger lime and leaves one wanting to pair this with everything from Shrimp Ceviche to Snapper Vera Cruz.