The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay grapes are picked across the flavor spectrum, from lively citrus flavors such as lemons and limes to peach and tropical fruits. We pick in this way to ensure that when blended, the wine is balanced with flavor and natural acidity. Pressed straight to fermentation, the juice is managed using a “hands off” approach. Indigenous yeasts initiate and complete fermentation, and once finished the wine is left on lees, with the lees kept in suspension to build complexity.

Winter rains were slow to arrive, however once they did, the rainfall was substantial which set the vines up well for the growing season ahead. Throughout Spring and the beginning of Summer rainfall remained above average, resulting in strong canopy growth.; perfect for varieties like Chardonnay. Lovely warm temperatures in the New Year hastened fruit ripening and harvesting of Chardonnay began on February 7th. We achieved great flavors early in the ripening that have produced a wine of freshness, intensity and purity.