2011 Winderlea Chardonnay
244 cases produced
Aromas of lemon grass, pomelo, black licorice, fennel, with a hint of butterscotch, vanilla and d’anjou pear. On the palate there is a core of pineapple, Meyer lemon, fresh cut grass, and subtle nutty notes of walnut and cashew. This Chardonnay shows just the right amount of acid coupled with an incredibly creamy mouth feel and generous finish. This can be drunk now and should cellar beautifully for 5 to 7 years.
- Vineyard & Clones
- 52% Carabella (Chehalam Mountains/Dijon 76), 39% Hyland (McMinnville/UCD 4), 9% Thistle (Dundee Hills/Dijon 76)
- Harvest Dates/Brix
- 10.22.11 – Carabella: 22.5, 11.4.11 – Hyland: 21, 10.22.11 – Thistle: 22
- Finished Alcohol
- 13.2%
- Aging
- 85% barrel/ 15% stainless steel of which 0% were new & 40% were 1 year old
- Bottled
- 8.27.12
- Release
- November 2012