2012 Winderlea Chardonnay
400 cases produced
Beautiful aromas of pear, peach, citrus, honey and vanilla. The aromatics carry over into the mouth showcasing the pear, stone fruit, golden delicious apples along with layers of clove, cardamom and a creaminess not unlike a crème brulee. This is a complex wine with a silky mouth-feel that also maintains a clean and crisp finish.
- Vineyard & Clones
- 52% Carabella (Chehalam Mountains/Dijon 76), 39% Hyland (McMinnville/108), 9% Thistle (Dundee Hills/Dijon 76, 95)
- Harvest Dates
- 10.11.12 – Carabella, 10.25.12 – Hyland, 10.17.12 – Thistle
- Finished Alcohol
- 14.2%
- Aging
- 94% French oak barrel & 6% stainless steel. 0% of the barrels were new and 12% were once used. Aged for 10 months prior to bottling.
- Bottled
- 9.10.13
- Release
- Fall 2013