2019 Peay Vineyards "Estate" Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CaliforniaWe grow 7 clones of Chardonnay on 7 of the chilliest acres in the vineyard. We farm an assortment of Old Wente and Dijon clonal selections of Chardonnay. Regardless of clone, our Chardonnays have a distinct signature that can best be described as a combination of chalky, citrus, apple and pear notes combined with vibrant energy from the brisk acidity. These are not rich, buttery and fat Chardonnay. Among the roster of lite wineries where she worked

2016 spring and summer were textbook with ample growing season length

the vineyards are planted on a limestone bed with gravelly top soils and are certified organic

the must is divided into three grades

traditional regular stirring

Anna and Mamuka

Sem d’Angerville

No fining agents are used

and a hot summer with mildew and sunburn risks

consistent with the vintage and the stainless steel

The diversity and beauty is breathtaking

each of which brings its own personality to the wine

the altitude is modest