STYLE

The ripe, hedonistic 2019 Village Chardonnay is reflective of the warm, dry harvest. Golden Delicious apple, fresh cut straw and dried apricots define the nose. The palate is upfront and forward with an unctuous entry. Mouth filling sweet fruit is framed by moderate acidity, but finishes long with phenolic length.

WINEMAKING

Chilled grapes were sorted, pressed, juice settled and then barrel fermented warm (70's F) in old, neutral French oak. No malolactic fermentation. Aged sur lie in barrel for 10 months. The 2019 Village Chardonnay is a blend of declassified Hardscrabble barrels mostly from younger vines. 4,710 bottles produced. This wine will improve in the bottle for several years past vintage. Alcohol 13.1%.