2016 Goldschmidt Vineyards Chardonnay

Light pale gold; aromas of crème-brulee, custard, marzipan, and honeysuckle are lightly framed by toasty French oak. Shows white peach, apricot, pineapple, and Meyer lemon flavors in a bright and lively style. The mid-palate is rich and fruity yet dry. Transitions from creamy vanilla to a trace of Fuji apple in the finish.
The rolling hills and gentle slopes near the town of Sebastopol were once home to apple orchards filled with songbirds. By the early 1990’s, though, most of the orchards were replanted with grapes. It is here along the banks of Atascadero Creek that veteran winemaker Nick Goldschmidt finds himself evaluating the 2016 harvest:
“Chardonnay is great to work-with, as the range of styles is very broad and permits a lot of flexibility. The Mill Station site on Poplar Way allows me to create a Chardonnay with lush, alluring flavors and bright acidity. I just love this vineyard.”
Singing Tree Dutton is Nick Goldschmidt’s rendition for cool climate Chardonnay. Sourced from this world-famous vineyard, the wine dazzles with personality and refinement. Mill Station lies in a very cool area of Sonoma County and lends a distinct minerality and structural backbone to the wines produced here.