Tasting Notes:

The 2009 V Madrone Carneros Chardonnay has a dark straw and yellow-amber color, showing beautiful aging notes.  Aromatically it has citrus honey, star jasmine, fresh apricot and ripe pineapple characteristics. On the palate it is full-bodied, opulent and tastes of lemon-apple compote, tangerine zest and vanilla bean. 

Technical Notes:

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Appellation: Carneros, Napa Valley

Harvest Dates: September 29, 2009

Aging: 17.5 months French oak, 55% new

Alcohol: 14.6%