Combining the best fruit from friends' and neighbors' vineyards, Echelon produces serious wines for everyday drinking. To obtain this exceptional fruit, Echelon pioneered the development of long-term contracts with growers in emerging regions, including areas within California's Central Coast and the Clarksburg appellation's Esperanza Vineyard. Echelon's winery is located in San Miguel, in the heart of the Central Coast, near many of its vineyard sources. This state-of-the-art facility enables Echelon to take advantage of the latest technology throughout the winemaking process.
Echelon's superb grapes and gentle winemaking result in fresh, fruit-forward wines. Beautifully balanced and pleasingly complex, these impressive premium wines are easy on the palate and the budget.
Winemaker's Notes:
Fresh tropical and pear aromas join fragrant notes of oak on the nose of our 2008 Chardonnay. The supple, rounded midpalate is laden with fresh pineapple and guava interspersed with honeysuckle and brown spice that lift the fruit. Bright citrus and green pear develop across the finish, leaving a refreshing finale. With its versatility, this wine pairs well with a wide range of dishes from chicken Marsala to grilled halibut.
