Krupp Brothers - Chardonnay

Bursting with gardenia and white peach, the 2017 Chardonnay envelopes the senses
with ripe apricot and caramel. This wine is beautifully balanced showing bright acidity
with mouthwatering Granny Smith apples and tangy lemon zest throughout the rich,
creamy palate. Pair with pan-seared halibut marinated in garlic, olive oil and lemon
thyme or butternut squash soup spiced with nutmeg and topped with a dollop of
crème fraiche.

Fermentation: Barrel-fermented with selected yeast, malolactic fermentation partially completed
Cooperage: Francois Freres, Remond, Tonnellerie O, Seguin Moreau
Barrel Aging: 17 months in 92% new French oak
Vineyard: Stagecoach Vineyard: Blocks GM5, K8B
Soil: Hambright reddish brown rocky loam

Production 388 cases
Rating 93-96 Wine Advocate
Drink now through 2028.