Notes from the Winemaker:The usually warm Oak Knoll district north of Carneros was cooler than usual in 2010, giving us extended hang time toward harvest and enabling the grapes to achieve full ripeness and maturity. Our 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay is full of ripe tree fruit - apricot, apple, and pear - with mineral and pistachio adding complex, nutty notes to the blend. With the flavor and texture of creamy caramel custard, the wine remains rooted with ample integrated acidity and toasty oak. 1,200 cases produced.