In the nose, aromas of tropical fruit mingle with atouch of vanilla and toasty hazelnut. This Chardonnay is beautifully balanced, with full ripe apple, light citrus, and pineapple flavors and rich body following through on the palate. The finish is medium-long and full. Perfectly ripened grapes, an optimal blend of new and used French oak barrels and judicious use of malolactic fermentation make this a classic Mendocino Chardonnay

"Bright and golden straw in color. Aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple, light lemon citrus meld with hints of jasmine, sweet oak, and vanilla. On the palate there are flavors of baked apple, creamy vanilla, and pear spice accented with hints of zesty grapefruit citrus. Mediumbodied in style, this wine has a rich mouthfeel and a nicely balanced, lengthy finish."

Technical notes

WINE PROFILE Harvested: August 2001 Sugar Level: 23.7° Brix Bottled: May 2002 Release Date: July 2002 WINE INFORMATION Barrel Regime: The wine was fermented and aged in a combination of 20% new French barrels and 30% one year-old French barrels, with the remaining wines aged in a mixture of two and three year-old barrels. Key Varietal Components: 100% Chardonnay Acid/pH: 0.61/3.48 Alcohol: 13.5% Residual Sugar: Dry Fetzer Vineyards invites you to enjoy our wines responsibly with friends and family. www.fetzer.com Case Production: 31,000

Food pairing

FOOD PAIRING Body: Medium-heavy weight Acidity: Medium-high Preferred Cooking Method: Grilled, baked, sautéed, poached Base Ingredients: Shellfish, Halibut, Salmon, Snapper, Trout, Tuna, Poultry, Veal, Pork Bridge Ingredients*: Citrus, Pears, Apples, Polenta, Corn, Tarragon, Basil, Thyme, Nutmeg, Curry, Pine Nuts, Almonds, Dijon Mustard Cheeses: Brie, Swiss, Jack, Parmesan