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2018 Chardonnay, Blue Beret


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The Wine

This tropical, fruit-forward Chardonnay is reminiscent of fresh citrus, orange blossom, and white gooseberry followed by undertones of lime zest, dried herbs, and vanilla. This vintage has a fresh, youthful vibrancy due to its higher natural acidity and slightly lower sugar content. As the wine opens, a complex and rich mixture of bright fruit flavors emerge — citrus, white peach, melon, and star fruit — that dance harmoniously on the palate and lead to a long and balanced aftertaste. Enjoy this wine with poached salmon, roasted chicken, grilled pork, creamy cheeses, and a good story about a blue beret!

Vintage

The 2018 vintage was a bountiful vintage marked by cool, consistent temperatures and a timely rainfall for bud break in March and April. Harvest began on September tenth, and the grapes were of the highest quality with lower alcohol and high acidity.

Vineyard

Our Blue Beret Chardonnay thrives in our American Canyon and Carneros vineyards in the southern tip of Napa Valley, near San Pablo Bay which spills into the San Francisco Bay. The cool maritime breezes and morning fog allow the grapes to slowly ripen to develop complex flavors while maintaining a pleasing natural acidity that is impossible to achieve   in   warmer   areas. We farm our vineyards naturally, using the principles of regenerative agriculture, and they are certified organic.