2016 MICHAEL MARA CHARDONNAY

Whole cluster direct to press. We transferred the wine into stainless steel for one day, then to neutral French Oak barrels to age for 10 months. Located just west of the town of Sonoma. Michael Mara Vineyard is planted on top of rocky lobe. Think of a rocky field of vines. It is truly a unique site for Chardonnay in California. Dry farmed with well-drained volcanic and pebbly subsoil. The vineyard is farmed by Steve Matthiasson. Drink now or age like a Chablis.