2013
CHARDONNAY
TASTING NOTES
Bright lemon zest, green apple and hazelnut
aromas rise out of the glass followed by a hint of
vanilla cream soda. On the palate, this mediumbodied Chardonnay echoes the aromas with
additional flavors of citrus, almond and spice. A
creamy texture wraps around the finish.
SOIL NOTES
The Coombs gravelly loam developed in rivercarried deposits of marine and volcanic
sediments. Carbon-rich inputs from native
grasses and other organisms have created a
dark, carbon-rich topsoil. Rock fragments make
up 50-90% of the subsoil. In most agricultural
settings, sandy and rocky soils are avoided
because they have limited capacity to hold
nutrients and water. In wine grape production,
these soils are highly prized. Coarse textured
soils limit vigor and are ideally suited to manage
uniform fruit ripening.
SOIL FACTS
Organic matter stored in soils represents the
largest terrestrial carbon stock on the planet.
Careful management practices such as reduced
tillage, cover crops, and/or application of
compost can maintain or even increase soil
carbon stocks and offset greenhouse gas
emissions. These practices are
commonly applied in viticulture.