Limited production of only 750 cases shines through in this wine that has a fruit and floral nose, and a light-to-medium bodied, creamy mouthfeel. Green apple, melon, lemon and citrus on the palate, with a slight herbal component. The forward citrus and apple flavors and floral nose of this wine are accentuated by the absence of oak. A blend from the Block 9 (KD Selection), Block 19 (Dijon 96), Block 20 (Dijon 95), and Block 21 (Old Wente Selection). It was whole-cluster crushed and fermented entirely in stainless steel. The 2010 was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and remained in stainless steel until bottling with a screw-cap closure.

Only 504 cases of this fresh, fruity and creamy on the nose chardonnay, with aromas of apples, mango and fresh pineapple. The mouthfeel is soft, full and fruity. Beautifully integrated oak is a nice counterpoint to the fruit. One third new French Cadus barrels contribute a faint underlying spice characteristic. Balanced and smooth enough to be an exceptionally versatile food wine. Whole-cluster crushed, barrel fermented sur lie and aged in 33% new French oak barrels for approximately 11 months. It was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation, which tends to be very important for retaining its food paring characteristics. Try with Manchego cheese, smoked or grilled salmon, or a lemon-and-garlic roast chicken. friendly malic acidity.