Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Aligoté; Cooperage: 75% neutral oak, 25% stainless steel, 100% malolactic fermentation
Winemaker Notes
Aged in all neutral oak with minimal lees stirring, this is a sleek and vibrant wine, with delicately alluring aromas of citrus zest, acacia flowers and sweet hay. On the palate, zesty flavors of Meyer lemon and tart apple are underscored by hints of chamomile tea and a sea spray-like minerality that lingers on the bright, fresh finish.
Production
A wet winter, with more than double our average annual rainfall, made for very happy vineyards in 2017. While budbreak arrived slightly later than usual, warm spring weather led to excellent fruit sets at our Mt. Harlan vineyards, with above-average yields for both Pinot Noir and our white varieties. Thanks to the abundant early season rains, and Mt. Harlan’s high elevation and marine-influenced climate, our estate vineyards weathered a significant Labor Day heat event wonderfully, producing complex and elegant wines, with beautifully balanced acids and sugars.