2014 Two Sisters Chardonnay Courtney's Vineyard Santa Rita Hills

The Two Sisters wines are named after Bill & Carol Foley’s daughters Lindsay & Courtney. The wines come from the best blocks of Chardonnay (Courtney's Vineyard) and Pinot Noir (Lindsay's Vineyard) at our estates in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. These limited-production bottlings feature heritage, heirloom and select clones chosen specifically for their inherent attributes and compatibility with the terroir of each vineyard block. A cool, wet spring and a cool, dry summer ensured a long, slow ripening cycle. We harvested all of our Two Sisters Chardonnay on October 21st with little impact from the late-season heat and rain. Overall the vintage yielded wines with great flavor and structure.

The 2014 Two Sisters Chardonnay is a persuasive combination of finesse and concentration. The aromatics offer layers of citrus, baking spice and grilled almonds. The palate is powerful and crisp, a reflection of low yields and firm acidity. Displaying great intensity, length and balance, this is a fine example of cool-climate Chardonnay from superior terroir.