Wine Article

Appellation Napa Valley
Vineyard Dollarhide Estate Vineyard
Oak Maturation None
Malolactic Fermentation 6%
pH 3.31
T. Acidity 5.8 g/L
Residual Sugar <0.2%
Alcohol 13.5%
Harvest Dates August 28 - September 1, 2014
Bottling Date February 11, 2015
Case Production 3,395 Cases
Suggested Retail Price $25.00
Winemaker’s Notes:
This Chardonnay presents with brilliant shades of pale yellows and green. Aromas of nectarine, white peach, lime, and kiwi
combine with expressive orange marmalade. Flavors of nectarine follow with lime, honeydew and orange zest. This is a
bright, exciting wine that finishes clean and crisp with lots of exotic flavors.
Growing Season:
California experienced a drought due to lack of rain and poor snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 2014. Our
vineyards experienced our first significant rainfall in February, which provided a welcome soak of 8 inches, helping to
replenish our water reserves. While March brought some rain as well, the entire growing season overall was dry. May started
warm, and the warming trend continued with a hot June. The heat continued through the early part of October. At St.
Supéry, we were fortunate that we grow all of our own grapes, so we could make the best decisions possible for our vineyards
under these conditions. While the resulting yields were light, the quality of our fruit was terrific, and the resulting wines
show tremendous promise.
Winemaking:
After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the Chardonnay was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to
preserve the delicate flavors. The fruit was received in the cellar, where the grapes were pressed to tank and immediately
chilled and settled prior to fermentation. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to
maintain and enhance the natural flavors. Six percent of the blend was put through secondary malolactic fermentation to
enhance complexity. The wine was kept on yeast lees for 4 months and stirred once a week to broaden the palate feel.