Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Cruz Mountains
Farming
Organic
Varieties
100% Chardonnay
Vineyards & Viticulture
The grapes come from several small organically farmed vineyards throughout the appellation. While each site brings its unique mountain micro-climate signature to the blend, the commonalities these vineyards share are low nitrogen, high calcium soils, and a cool climate during growing season. These factors limit yields and increase the depth and mineral concentration of these bright, flinty Chardonnays. Proximity to the Monterey Bay yields fresh saline wine. All vineyards are farmed using organic practices.
Soils
Varied - all low nitrogen, and high calcium
Harvest & Vinification
Directly press, then the juice is moved into neutral French oak barrels. Native fermentations occur in barrels where the wine remains for 6-9 months before racking to stainless steel tanks for an additional 4 months. Multiple barrel fermentations increase complexity and flavor.
