Vintage Light Chardonnay

This is the second vintage in which 20% of Failla's young-vine Chardonnay blend was fermented and aged in concrete egg vessels. The remainder fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak, only 15% new and barely perceptible in the finished wine's flinty nose balanced with citrusy scents of grapefruit and lime filled out with a hint of jasmine and ...

The 2011 vintage included a very warm and dry spring. These conditions led to being fruitful with small clusters and small berries with flavors of stone fruit, fig, honey, hints of brown spice and mineral. The palate is both crisp and concentrated with a mineral finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay.

The 2011 Chardonnay is an elegant expression of a vintage that wanted anything but to be tamed. Aromas of freshly cut Fuji and Granny Smith apples, stone fruits and white flowers lead to vibrant minerality and bright fruit flavors. The creamy mid-palate is framed by well-integrated French oak and lively acidity that carry through to a refreshingly longfinish.With an ability ...

Bright, light staw color with crisp, golden highlights, this wine displays lime zest, nutmeg and quince on the nose with hints of lemon, clove and vanilla. It is lush and silky on the palate, with bright flavors of nectarine, acacia and tangerine fruit. The coolest vintage in 20 years brings out the minerality and tang in this vibrant, crisp Chardonnay. ...

Color: Light gold with green hue.Aroma: Green fruit, with a nutty butterscotch note. Ripe apple, hints of toffee and spice, subtle melon and citrus.Flavor: The flavors are refreshing, with a great balance of fruit and acidity. Full-bodied with juicy apple flavors and well-integrated oak. A wonderful vintage for Chardonnay. 2008 shows signs of true class and longevity.