Winemaker Notes

This Chardonnay is the product of Jed Steele's five decades of crafting that great varietal Chardonnay. Barrel fermentation and aging in European oak barrels, along with partial malo-lactic fermentation, imbue this wine with a wonderfully round palate that pleasantly lingers until the wine finishes on a crisp note.

We ferment the majority of our Cuvée in barrel and aged the wine sur-lie for about eight months. The Red Hills fruit adds a tropical character to the wine, flavors and aroma of mango, pineapple, and papaya.

Tasting Notes

The Santa Maria fruit adds a tropical character to the wine; flavors and aroma of mango, pineapple, and papaya. The Sonoma vineyards attribute citrus character and acid to the Cuvée.

Pairing: Halibut with a white wine burre blanc sauce complement the complex flavors of the Cuvée Chardonnay nicely.