Organic w/ Regenerative Practices. Chardonnay is a sensitive varietal that amplifies winemaking decisions, making balance in ripeness and fermentation temperatures crucial. Our approach is to vary the ripeness levels to coax different profiles from each site. For our Royer Vineyard Chardonnay, we pick the Lower Block of mixed clones in two separate passes about 10 days apart. We carefully select barrels to support the wine’s structure and seasoning without overshadowing the site’s character– 33% new oak, 67% previously used.
The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on their lees for 12 months, with minimal stirring. A small amount of sulfur is added the following spring, and the wines remain on their lees until a month before bottling. Unfined, Unfiltered.
The wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on their lees for 12 months, with minimal stirring. A small amount of sulfur is added the following spring, and the wines remain on their lees until a month before bottling. Unfined, Unfiltered.
