Tasting notes

Exhibits spicy apple and pear flavors typical of this site

Review

92 points. "Finest Chardonnay, from a vineyard made famous by Helen Turley. It boasts buttery citrus, grapefruit, and honeysckle notes, full body, and great fruit presence with notions of minerals, orange skins, lemons and pineapples." Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate, August 2002

Technical notes

Estate grown at 1,800 feet Old Wente clone provide defining balance, structure and spice Aged 14 months in 100% French oak barrels (50% new) 200 cases produced $40 per bottle