Chardonnays from Mount Veeder are rare, but the mountain can be a good home for that variety. The 2013 vintage is dry, brisk in acidity and enormously rich in tropical fruit, pear and apricot fruit flavors, enhanced with oak. This consistent, elegant and unique mountain-grown Chardonnay has a profuse tropical nose with intense pineapple and lemon-citrus fruit. An excellent food wine reminiscent of a Puligny Montrachet at one tenth the price, with a superbly balanced and lingering lime peel finish. Drink this Chardonnay now with fancy fare, such as wild mushroom risotto, ahi tuna tartare and chicken lasagna.

The vines were planted in 1987 using the “Spring Mountain Clone.” These same vines earned Godspeed Wine Enthusiast’ Chardonnay of the Year” award in previous year. Burgundian in style and featuring our 100% Estate Mountain grown, hand harvested Chardonnay, the grapes are whole clustered crushed, and barrel fermented (no malolactic and lightly oaked with less that 25% new oak barrels). A crisp refreshing wine with a tropical fruit nose and a citrus back that drinks especially well in warm weather and pairs beautifully with Southwestern and Asian Cuisine. “Rivals Chassagne-Montrachet.” A great food wine and age-worthy Chardonnay.” 2013 vintage received a Double Gold Medal at the American Fine Wine Competition 2016.