2010 Richard Partridge Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Winemaking Notes:  Grapes were sourced from Red Hen Ranch located in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley, where the cool coastal influence allows the grapes to develop brilliant citrus and tropical flavors. Aged in one and two year Allier oak, this wine was sur lie aged for five months, and did not undergo malolactic fermentation.
 
Tasting Notes:  This complex Chardonnay has aromas of pineapple, honeydew melon, and apple.  Complex and opulent, the crisp acidity on the palate is coupled with toasted oak notes and hints of butterscotch that deliver a smooth, lingering finish.
 
Winemaker...............Jeffrey Fontanella
Alcohol......................14.2% by volume
Harvest Date……….October 2010
Bottling Date.............July 26, 2011
Time in Oak...............9 months
Battonage...................5 months
Blend.........................100% Chardonnay
Vineyards..................Red Hen Ranch
Appellation................Oak Knoll District
Production…………159 cases