2018
Named after the version of a film which most reflects the director's vision, Director's Cut wines represent our winemaker's vision of varietal wines, which express true appellation character
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Wine Notes
2018 experienced a traditional season where plenty of spring rain was followed by warm temperatures in June. Unlike the early harvest of the previous year, there were fewer heat spikes, so the fruit ripened more slowly and developed good weight, fragrance, and yield.
The climate of the Russian River Valley is greatly influenced by fog that rolls in each evening from the nearby Pacific Ocean. This marine layer cools the vineyards down from their daytime temperature by as much as 35 to 40 degrees, creating a condition that allows the grapes to ripen slowly and retain their natural acidity for better balance.
Once picked, our Chardonnay was whole-cluster pressed and fermented in small French oak barrels to achieve a rich, creamy mouthfeel with plentiful spice nuances.
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Wine Facts
Enjoy the Scents and Flavors
Aromas of guava, pineapple, citrus, and vanilla. Flavors of butterscotch, brioche, and baked apples.
Lemon and cloves create even more allure right up to a long, vibrant finish imbued with caramel vanilla.
TA
.66g/100ml
Alcohol
14.2%
pH
3.62
Barrel Regimen
8 months in French oak; 25% new oak

Russian River Valley
The climate of the Russian River Valley is greatly influenced by fog that rolls in each evening from the nearby Pacific Ocean. This marine layer cools the vineyards down from their daytime temperature by as much as 35 to 40 degrees, creating a condition that allows the grapes to ripen slowly and retain their natural acidity for better balance.
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