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Machado Chardonnay

2016 Sta. Rita Hills

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tension, power, grace, floral, minerality, baked stone fruit

The small Chardonnay parcel at Machado sits in the sandiest portion of the vineyard, giving the wine breadth without losing its mineral edge. It is a quietly powerful expression, shaped with neutral oak and patience. Baked citrus, golden apple, sea salt and subtle floral notes carry through a layered, polished finish.

Flavors

Citrus Blossom
Peach
Apple

Aromas

Pear
Baked Apples
Tropical Fruit

Winemaking

Fermentation at very low temperature in small stainless-steel tanks, coupled with inhibited malo-lactic and short hose transit ensure precision and focus. All of the wines are produced with the intention of aging and cellaring for at least 10 years and can easily be enjoyed after 15 years.

Vineyard

Looking to secure a mirror-image sister ranch to 3-D, we began working with the Machado family in the winter of 2008. Our fifteen-acre parcel on their land is located adjacent to Clos Pepe and immediately behind the recently-planted Kessler-Haak vineyard. The site is marked by a gorgeous rolling terrain with sandy clay loam soils.
At Machado, the majority of the planting is dedicated to pinot noir with equal amounts of such selections as Pommard, Merry Edwards, Mount Eden and 459. In addition to pinot noir, we also planted a small, two-acre plot in the sandiest portion of the field to the Sweeney Canyon selection of chardonnay.