Macrostie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

ORIGIN: The grapes for this Chardonnay came from several exceptional Sonoma Coast vineyards. Sangiacomo and Hi Vista vineyards are located in the Carneros region. We also work with some amazing Russian River Valley properties including vineyards owned by the renowned Dutton and Martinelli families. Another key vineyard in this wine is Steve MacRostie’s own Wildcat Mountain Vineyard which is situated high up in the volcanic hills of the Petaluma Gap region. Selected for their cool climates and unique growing conditions these vineyards lend distinct and complex characteristics to our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. VINEYARD NOTES: The 2015 vintage brought slightly more mild temperatures than 2014. Chardonnay yields were consistent with typical averages and the vines carried balanced crops in relation to canopies. All of the grapes for our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay were harvested by hand during September and October of 2015. WINEMAKING NOTES: To preserve the bright and delicate character o