Journeyman Chard 2012

Tasting Notes: The mineral vibrancy comes from choice Dijon selections of cold climate vineyards, harvesting with attention to preserving acidity, and fermenting in a temperature-controlled concrete egg with subsequent aging on the lees. The opulence comes from heritage selections such as Wente, Hudson and Rued, harvesting at higher sugar levels, and barrel fermenting at cool temperatures with extended lees aging but minimal stirring to retain freshness. The result is a wine of great depth, richness and minerality with flavor accents of green and red apple, pear, stone fruit, wet limestone and honeysuckle.