Lovely white-flower aromas of lily, tuberose and plumeria are elegant and engaging without being overpowering. These pair nicely with the light mango, crushed sea shell and petrol touch of the nose. Coconut, both dried flakes and milk, shows strongly on the creamy sip, along with honeysuckle, pineapple and fragrant white fruit.
2010 Chardonnay grapes were whole cluster pressed, racked into neutral barrels and allowed to ferment in barrel. Following completion of primary fermentation, wines were inoculated for malolactic fermentation - also known as secondary fermentation. Wine was aged in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new, for 18 months. The 10 Chardonnay displays upfront notes of light, toasty oak, Seckel pears and spritzed lime zest. The palate of our 2010 Chardonnay is frontloaded with lemon-lime notes and sublime minerality. The 40% new oak ferment really promotes the oak fully infusing into the wine where it perfectly balances with the perfect acidity and minerality. Our 10 is lean, crisp, strikes a balance between fruit, minerality, oak toast, and acidity.
Because of the different growing styles of the 3 clones used in our Estate Chardonnay, the picks were scattered from mid-August to mid-September. High in both minerality and acidity, this chardonnay is bright upfront, with a touch of lemon butter and brine, with a surprising weight to the mid-palate and an infinite finish. This wine spent 16 months in barrel before bottling. It was aged in 100% French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, predominately from the DAMY cooperage.
Our Pinot Noir was harvested in mid-August when we judged the acid/tannin/fruit balance was optimal. Unrefined and unfiltered, the 2014 Estate Pinot Noir is seamless. Notes of black cherry cola, hibiscus and black tea coalesce on a deep ruby rose backdrop as caramelized citrus, nutmeg and cardamom grace the bouquet. An integrated and harmonious wine with a medium weight mouthfeel, the 2014 Estate Pinot Noir leaves the mouth with a velvety texture and the thought of dried stone fruits. It was aged in 100% French oak barrels, 35% of which were new, for 12 months.
Our Syrah is a shining example of why our vineyard is the perfect fit for Syrah. This wine is intense and delicate, concentrated and soft, and the perfect blance of fruit and spice. Intense notes of blueberry candy quickly give way to pepper and oak on the nose. On the palate soft tannins balance the pepper, berries, and vanilla. This is a stunning vintage for our syrah.