2023 Chardonnay Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands

Planted in 2008, Escolle is located in the Northern part of the AVA on a hillside overlooking the Salinas Valley. The vineyard features a cool climate due to the breeze and fog from nearby Monterey Bay that make it an excellent place to grow Chardonnay. This wine was fermented and aged in French oak barrels then bottled without fining or filtration. It is a rich, full-bodied Chardonnay with an excellent balance of fruit and acidity. In the aroma are hints of oak and tropical fruits and in the taste flavors of citrus and melon. Serve lightly chilled and enjoy it over the next several years.