June 30, 2009
Ripe and richly flavored, with a mix of tropical fruit, apple, pear and spice. There's still a tight, fine structure, ending with a subtle kiss of toasty oak. Drink now through 2013.
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 91 points.

Our Chardonnay Resever received a silver award in this tasting held in January 2010 judged by winemakers from around the world.

Judging is now completed in the 2009 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition and the judges have awarded the 2006 Chardonnay Reserve the Bronze medal.

Grape variety:
100% Chardonnay

Alcoholic Content:
14.3%

Vineyards:
100% Carneros District, 55% estate

Total Acidity:
0.64g/100ml

pH:
3.47

Harvest Dates:
9/26/2006 through 10/7/2006

Fermentation:
100% French Oak

Barrel-aging:
15 months French oak, 35% new