2010 Chamisal "Stainless" Central Coast Chardonnay

One 750ml bottle

Exploding with fresh, crisp fruit, the nose combines tropical pineapple, mango and banana with citrus notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit – a testament to the diversity of vineyard sources. The palate bursts with a medley of fruit, driven by the crisp Fuji apple character and underlying minerality of the estate grapes. Fresh and vivacious, this wine exhibits a dense mid-palate, proving that with the right grapes and winemaking, Chardonnay does not need oak or malolactic fermentation to shine. 
 
A portion of this wine comes from Chamisal’s estate, providing density and minerality. Additional fruit was sourced from several sustainably farmed vineyards on the Central Coast. Monterey County fruit from a river terrace above the Salinas River with east-facing exposure was used to produce lush, tropical flavors. From rocky ridges just south of the estate, Chamisal sourced some old vine Wente fruit, lending intense citrus and mineral notes. One vineyard on the south bank of the Santa Maria River lent Dijon clones for ripe fruit characters, and another high in a canyon above Los Alamos added richness to the palate. 

Pineapple, mango, banana, lemon, lime, grapefruit, Fuji apple, minerality