Description
What our customers are saying:
5 Stars – Just as we like it – lightly oaked. Golden straw color. Wonderful citrus and tropical nose, with pineapple and lemon-lime notes, and the slightest hint of butterscotch. On the palate, fresh and clean, with pear, apple, pineapple, and citrus, with slight butter and butterscotch flavors. Medium body and lively acidity. Paired with grilled salmon with lemons, a very complementary pairing -Kent R.
Critical Acclaim:
From a small site overlooking the town of Sonoma, this is a well-made, floral and effusive white wine, high toned with elements of candied apple, melon and matchstick. Stone fruit comes into play on the midpalate, remaining light in style and crisp on the finish. -VIRGINIE BOONE
Winemaking:
- Hand picked at night
- Champagne press cycle
- Racked off lees after 24 hours at 50F
- Aged in oak for 10 months (10% new, 90% neutral)
Vineyard Sources:
100% Chardonnay
Fallen Leaf vineyard
Sonoma Coast AVA, California
Located at the top of the Eastern slope of the Sonoma ridge overlooking the town of Sonoma, Fallen Leaf Vineyard is an 8-acre gem planted to Old Wente Chardonnay. Owner Harry Cohn works tirelessly with Atlas Vineyard Management to methodically produce a stellar crop year after year. Established before todays modern skinny tractors, the low yields of wide rows are compensated for with a unique double trunk / mid-wire cordon system that can only work in a well-ventilated, cool hillside site like this one.
