100% Napa Valley Chardonnay
Harvested September 15, 2004
24.2-24.6 Brix at harvest

Fermented 18 days, 14.6% alcohol
Aged 12 months in French Oak Bottled April 30, 2006
308 cases produced

Our 2004 Chardonnay Reserve is a wine of classic structure and rich complexity. The growing season was marked by and evenly warm summer that produced an early ripening crop. This allowed full flavors to develop.
The wines acidity is lively with a viscous mouth feel coming from sur-lie aging and lees stirring. Notes
of pear, green apple and tropical fruit as well as some
toasty aromas of caramel and butterscotch predominate.
This wine, while enjoyable now, should age for several years. In its youth it should pair well with
seafood and salads. And as it ages it will partner even better with poultry and light pasta dishes. Enjoy!