Winemaker's Notes:
De Loach Chardonnay is crafted from a blend of grapes from premium vineyards in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Carefully tended vines yield fruit of exemplary quality; it is a pure expression of the valley’s terroir. Polishing a slightly leaner style than Chardonnay from nearby regions, the cool foggy mornings are tempered by luxuriously warm afternoons to achieve fruit maturity without loss of depth or suppleness. The juice was fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels to produce an intricately layered wine with delicate complexity and style.
This Chardonnay meticulously integrates two distinct styles of crisp refinement and rich elegance. Enticing aromas of citrus and melon invite you to explore further. On the palate, bright acidity is touched with a delicate oak influence, with flavors of lime and lemon bar mingled with muskmelon and tart Gravenstein apple. This medium-bodied Chardonnay spreads slowly across your palate towards a brilliant finish of creamy vanilla. Pairs well with braised chicken or grilled artichokes basted with lemon-garlic butter.
