Walter Hansel The Meadows Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016

VINIFICATION

Whole-cluster pressed into 40% new Seguin Moreau barrels. 100% malolactic fermented with lees stirring once weekly for 8 weeks

AGING

Aged for 10 months in 40% new French oak

NOTES

The Meadows is the lowest point in the Hansel Estate Vineyard and is directly adjacent to the Santa Rosa Creek. It is always the last to section of the vineyard to be harvested and has naturally low yields.