Vineyard Notes
The 2009 growing season was an ideal growing season for Chardonnay. A long cool dry Spring was followed by a temperate summer. A warm, but not hot September brought the grapes to maturity with moderate sugar levels.
Eighteen of the finest Chardonnay Vineyards in Sonoma County including Charlie Heintz’s vineyard in the Sonoma Coast and The Sangiacomo Family’s Green Acres Hill Vineyard in Carneros comprise the 2009 Overlook Chardonnay. Harvest began the second week of September with Bald Mountain vineyard perched at 1,800 ft. in the Mayacamas Range. The majority of our chardonnay was harvested in the last week of September and the first week of October.
Winemaker Notes
Each lot is lightly whole cluster pressed, allowed to settle for a day and placed into 100% French oak where it spontaneously ferments without the addition of cultured yeast. The barrels are stirred twice a month to round out the wine and build texture.
Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits a golden honey hue with pure Granny Smith apple aromas along with distinctive notes of lime blossom and nutmeg. The mouth feel is rich and round and unfolds to reveal shortbread and pineapple flavors that linger.
Suggested Food Pairing
This well-structured wine will pair well with seafood entrees, roasted poultry dishes and even spicy Asian cuisine.
ineyard Notes
The 2009 growing season was an ideal growing season for Chardonnay. A long cool dry Spring was followed by a temperate summer. A warm, but not hot September brought the grapes to maturity with moderate sugar levels.
Eighteen of the finest Chardonnay Vineyards in Sonoma County including Charlie Heintz’s vineyard in the Sonoma Coast and The Sangiacomo Family’s Green Acres Hill Vineyard in Carneros comprise the 2009 Overlook Chardonnay. Harvest began the second week of September with Bald Mountain vineyard perched at 1,800 ft. in the Mayacamas Range. The majority of our chardonnay was harvested in the last week of September and the first week of October.
Winemaker Notes
Each lot is lightly whole cluster pressed, allowed to settle for a day and placed into 100% French oak where it spontaneously ferments without the addition of cultured yeast. The barrels are stirred twice a month to round out the wine and build texture.
Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits a golden honey hue with pure Granny Smith apple aromas along with distinctive notes of lime blossom and nutmeg. The mouth feel is rich and round and unfolds to reveal shortbread and pineapple flavors that linger.
Suggested Food Pairing
This well-structured wine will pair well with seafood entrees, roasted poultry dishes and even spicy Asian cuisine.
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