District 7 Chardonnay

This Chardonnay is a fresh and extroverted wine with notes of yellow apples, pears, citrus andd a blast of vanilla and caramel. A medium-bodied wine with crisp acidity and a bright, lingering finish.

Winery Notes

Our name? While you may think it represents a riveting story of mystery, intrigue and rebellion with a hint of romance, District 7 actually refers to our ocial regional designation. There are 17 grape crush districts in California and Monterey County is number 7. Fortunately, our AVA is much more than just a prime number. Most acionados recognize Monterey County as one of the most amazingly beautiful and diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Our climate and soils are complex and our wines are refreshing and delicious.

Vineyards: Our 2017 Chardonnay came from our estate vineyards in the cooler winegrowing regions of Monterey County where cool, windy, foggy conditions produce wines of great character, texture and structure. Planted on well-draining blus, benches and hillsides, these sites oer ideal conditions for Chardonnay and other cool-climate varieties.

Winemaking: The grapes were harvested in the early morning hours based on brix, acidity, pH and avor. In the winery, the fruit was sorted, crushed and cold fermented in small lots. The wine was aged in stainless steel (75%) and new French oak (25%) to accentuate freshness, varietal character and terroir.