Craftwork Chardonnay

Tasting Notes
Aromas of red apples and pear are followed by a lively blend of tropical fruit and
citrus avors. Striking the perfect balance of a rich, creamy palate with rm acidity, it
is a versatile wine that pairs particularly well with grilled seafood, roast chicken, pasta
in cream sauce, and shrimp scampi.
Winemaking
e grapes are whole cluster pressed, chilled and racked clean to a refrigerated stainless
steel tank. e juice is slowly fermented at a cool temperature to enhance the varietal
aromatics. Our intent with Chardonnay is to strive for a rich texture and fuller
mid-palate that still showcases the fruit and is balanced by a rm acidity. is is
achieved through the judicious use of French oak that complements the gorgeous
tropical fruit avors that are the hallmark of the best Monterey Chardonnays. e result
is a complex wine that allows the natural avors of our estate grown fruit to shine.