2008 CHARDONNAY
Santa Barbara County

I particularly like chardonnay from some of the outlying districts of Burgundy. Sure, rich oak-y Puligny Montrachet is showy and impressive, but sometimes delicate Chablis or even Macon from a great producer makes a better match with food. That's what we had in mind when we crafted this wine. From close planted younger vines, it's a lighter bodied, crisp and juicy chardonnay that just sings with food. This wine is alive, fresh and approachable today. It's friendly enough to have as a cocktail, yet sufficiently refreshing to have with your next plate of raw oysters! This wine is emblematic of our intentions for all the wines we produce--which is to continue pushing beyond the expected and attempt to craft something sublime.