2020 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, CaliforniaABOUT THIS WINE We 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

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where they macerate for about 10/12 days at a temperature of 22/25 °C

The High Environmental Value certification obtained in June 2017 is the culmination of this commitment

A certain amount is aged in barrels and another in vats

A keen understanding of plant physiology provides insight into the way each individual growing season affects the vines

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invested in a beautiful 18th century building

who still oversees the vineyards

The harvest is not determined by block or row but vine by vine

in such a long life