WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES:
"Distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest are joined by toasty coconut, melon and caramel
alongside a mineral, flinty cedar chest oakiness overlaid by notes of honeysuckle. In the mouth, a well balanced wine with a solid acid backbone is rich, medium to heavy in weight
with a broad yet still firm mid-palate. The finish is long and lingering and notable for a touch
of spice and upbeat, lively acidity. Flavors of lemon, apple, pear, pineapple and cantaloupe -
the full array of Sonoma's cornucopia of fruit, joins a nutty, spicy, lightly oaky profile that
stakes out a unique territory sure to please those who love Chardonnay. The wine is
fermented in Oak and undergoes complete malolactic fermentation, aging for
five months in French Oak with 79% in small oak barrels used no more than one vintage.
The more mature influence of older vines can be seen in the wine, which promises to
continue to evolve over time, bringing joy to both winemaker and those lucky enough to
savor a glass."

ON THE VINEYARD
Don't miss this inaugural bottling of Sonoma Cutrer's noted family of wines is an assemblage of select lots representing the best that the Sonoma Coast appellation has to offer. The backbone of this blend is the winery's estate Cutrer vineyard, where vines struggle in alluvial soils and our Grand Cru approach to viticulture practices assures that only the finest fruit is the foundation for this offering. Vine Hill (Kistler's Estate property), with sandy clay loam soils, adds significantly to the mix.