2019 Raymond Small Lot Collection Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Napa Valley

From the glass waft enchanting notes of honeysuckle, crisp green apple, and aromatic cardamom, creating a delicate olfactory dance. Luscious layers of white peach flavors elegantly weave together with subtle hints of toasted brioche and velvety vanilla, imparting a delightful creaminess to the mid-palate. The culmination is a gracefully balanced and invigorating finale that lingers on the senses with poise. The grapes for this Napa Valley Chardonnay come from three blocks within a single vineyard in Jameson Canyon. The blend is a split of Clone 76, Clone 95, and Clone 4. Winds flow through Jameson Canyon, carrying in the cooling influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean and providing a long, cool growing season that enhances the intensity of the Chardonnay flavors. With partial malolactic fermentation, the wine was 100% barrel fermented in 56% new French oak barrels and sur lie aged for 9 months before being bottled.